Assessment of pelvic floor muscle function in women with and without low back pain using transabdominal ultrasound

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Massoud Arab ◽  
Roxana Bazaz Behbahani ◽  
Leila Lorestani ◽  
Afsaneh Azari
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Transabdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function

The effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on women with chronic non-specific low back pain

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad A. Mohseni-Bandpei ◽  
Nahid Rahmani ◽  
Hamid Behtash ◽  
Masoud Karimloo
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Exercise ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise

scholarly journals Pelvic floor muscle exercise for chronic low back pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xia Bi ◽  
Jiangxia Zhao ◽  
Lei Zhao ◽  
Zhihao Liu ◽  
Jinming Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Exercise ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise

scholarly journals Pelvic floor muscle training in radical prostatectomy: a randomized controlled trial of the impacts on pelvic floor muscle function and urinary incontinence

BMC Urology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne E. Milios ◽  
Timothy R. Ackland ◽  
Daniel J. Green
Keyword(s):  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscle Fibres ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function

Abstract Background Pelvic floor muscle training (PFM) training for post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) is an important rehabilitative approach, but the evidence base is still evolving. We developed a novel PFM training program focussed on activating fast and slow twitch muscle fibres. We hypothesized that this training, which commenced pre-operatively, would improve PFM function and reduce PPI, when compared to a control group. Methods This randomized trial allocated 97 men (63 ± 7y, BMI = 25.4, Gleason 7) undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) to either a control group (n = 47) performing low-volume rehabilitation, or an intervention group (n = 50). Both interventions commenced 5 weeks prior to surgery and continued for 12 weeks post-RP. Participants were assessed pre-operatively and at 2, 6 and 12 weeks post-RP using 24 h pad weights, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite for Clinical Practice (EPIC-CP) and real time ultrasound (RTUS) measurements of PFM function. Results Following RP, participants in the control group demonstrated a slower return to continence and experienced significantly more leakage (p < 0.05), measured by 24 h pad weight, compared to the intervention group, suggesting an impact of the prehabilitation protocol. PFM function measures were enhanced following RP in the intervention group. Secondary measures (IPSS, EPIC-CP and RTUS PFM function tests) demonstrated improvement across all time points, with the intervention group displaying consistently lower “bothersome” scores. Conclusions A pelvic floor muscle exercise program commenced prior to prostate surgery enhanced post-surgical measures of pelvic floor muscle function, reduced PPI and improved QoL outcomes related to incontinence. Trial registration The trial was registered in the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry and allocated as ACTRN12617001400358. The trial was registered on 4/10/2017 and this was a retrospective registration.

scholarly journals Gluteus medius muscle function in people with and without low back pain: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Sadler ◽  
Samuel Cassidy ◽  
Benjamin Peterson ◽  
Martin Spink ◽  
Vivienne Chuter
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Gluteus Medius ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Gluteus Medius Muscle

Abstract Introduction Globally, low back pain (LBP) is one of the greatest causes of disability. In people with LBP, dysfunction of muscles such as the gluteus medius have been demonstrated to increase spinal loading and reduce spinal stability. Differences in gluteus medius function have been reported in those with LBP compared to those without, although this has only been reported in individual studies. The aim of this systematic review was to determine if adults with a history, or current LBP, demonstrate differences in measures of gluteus medius function when compared to adults without LBP. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, PsycINFO, PubMED, Pro Quest Database, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus were searched from inception until December 2018 for published journal articles and conference abstracts. No language restrictions were applied. Only case-control studies with participants 18 years and over were included. Participants could have had any type and duration of LBP. Studies could have assessed gluteus medius function with any quantifiable clinical assessment or measurement tool, with the participant non-weight bearing or weight bearing, and during static or dynamic activity. Quality appraisal and data extraction were independently performed by two authors. Results The 24 included articles involved 1088 participants with LBP and 998 without LBP. The gluteus medius muscle in participants with LBP tended to demonstrate reduced strength and more trigger points compared to the gluteus medius muscle of those without LBP. The level of activity, fatigability, time to activate, time to peak activation, cross sectional area, and muscle thickness showed unclear results. Meta-analysis was not performed due to the heterogeneity of included studies. Conclusion Clinically, the findings from this systematic review should be considered when assessing and managing patients with LBP. Future studies that clearly define the type and duration of LBP, and prospectively assess gluteus medius muscle function in those with and without LBP are needed. Trial registration PROSPERO (CRD42017076773).

scholarly journals Examination of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function After Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Using Cube Pessary

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. A337
Author(s):  
M. Hock ◽  
Z. Németh ◽  
P. Varga ◽  
E. Ambrus ◽  
A. Krómer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function
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