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Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial

Authors: Liliana Stüpp, Ana Paula Magalhães Resende, Emerson Oliveira, Rodrigo Aquino Castro, Manoel João Batista Castello Girão, Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 10/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This pilot study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods

Thirty-seven women with stage II prolapse were randomized to either the intervention group (n = 21) or the control group (n = 16). The evaluation included assessments of pelvic floor muscle function and surface electromyography at baseline and post 14 weeks of treatment. The severity of prolapse was quantified by the POP-Q method and symptoms by P-QoL questionnaire.

Results

The intervention group showed significantly greater anatomic improvements in the anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapses than did the control group (P < 0.001 and 0.025, respectively) and a decrease of symptoms. In addition, the intervention group had greater improvements in muscle strength (P < 0.001), endurance (P < 0.001), and electromyography parameters (P = 0.008) compared to the control group.

Conclusions

PFMT is effective in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.

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Title: Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial
Authors: Liliana Stüpp
Ana Paula Magalhães Resende
Emerson Oliveira
Rodrigo Aquino Castro
Manoel João Batista Castello Girão
Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori
Publication date: 01-10-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1428-x

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Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial

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Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Conclusions

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