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18-04-2022 | Urinary Incontinence | Stress Incontinence and Prolapse (S Reynolds, Section Editor)

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in the Management of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

Authors: Dylan Hutchison, Marwan Ali, Jacqueline Zillioux, Nicolas M. Ortiz, Ryan Smith, David E. Rapp

Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports | Issue 2/2022

Abstract

Purpose of Review

We review contemporary data to understand the role of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in the physiology, prevention, and treatment of stress and urge urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. In addition, a review of treatment regimens and adjuvant therapies is provided.

Recent Findings

A large body of literature supports the role of PFMT in the treatment of various PFD. A wide variety of treatment regimens are reported and complicate systematic analysis of related outcomes. Less investigation is available to understand the role of PFMT as an adjuvant therapy.

Summary

Pelvic floor muscle training is recognized as an effective treatment for a variety of pelvic floor disorders and is supported by large body of research and expert guideline statements. Related investigation is limited by significant variety in treatment protocols, outcome measures, and study methodology and further well-designed trials are helpful.

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Title: Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in the Management of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders
Authors: Dylan Hutchison
Marwan Ali
Jacqueline Zillioux
Nicolas M. Ortiz
Ryan Smith
David E. Rapp
Publication date: 18-04-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Urinary Incontinence
Physical Therapy
Urinary Incontinence
Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports / Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 1931-7212
Electronic ISSN: 1931-7220
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-022-00653-8

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in the Management of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

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At a glance: The STEP trials

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

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