Skeletal muscle structure of pelvis

The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are part of the trunk stability mechanism. Their function is interdependent with other muscles of… (More)

This study investigated the roles of vaginal spasm, pain, and behavior in vaginismus and the ability of psychologists… (More)

PURPOSE We determined whether a behavioral modification program (BMP) taught to groups of continent older women would decrease… (More)

The aim of the study was to evaluate whether four different techniques were able to correctly measure pelvic floor muscle… (More)

The aim of this study was to describe normal characteristics of spontaneous and voluntary pelvic muscle function in nulliparous… (More)

Locations, magnitudes, and directions of pelvic muscle and acetabular contact forces are important to model the effects of… (More)

OBJECTIVE To assess changes in urethral movement during the Valsalva maneuver and pelvic floor muscle contraction following… (More)

BACKGROUND Research using biofeedback as a treatment for sphincteric incontinence began with Kegel's early studies using a… (More)

Forty-seven women had urethral pressure profile determinations performed at rest and during a Kegel pelvic muscle contraction… (More)

This article reports further experience with a Version 2 digital test performed on 208 community-residing women, 25 to 87 years… (More)