Trial reportInternational urogynecology journal2011
Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in International urogynecology journal, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effect of pelvic floor muscle training for women with pelvic organ prolapse: a meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2022Pooled it
- Completeness of exercise reporting among randomized controlled trials on pelvic floor muscle training for women with pelvic organ prolapse: A systematic review.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2021Pooled it
- The efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2016Pooled it
- Management of pelvic organ prolapse and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2014Pooled it
- Lifestyle advice with or without pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic organ prolapse: a randomized controlled trial.International urogynecology journal · 2016Trial
- Effect of pelvic floor muscle training compared with watchful waiting in older women with symptomatic mild pelvic organ prolapse: randomised controlled trial in primary care.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2014Trial
- Hip Muscle Strengthening and Electrical Stimulation as Adjuncts to Pelvic Floor Training on Urinary Incontinence.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Assessment of Female Pelvic Floor Muscles: An Integrative Review.International journal of women's health · 2025Review
- Comparing the efficacy of the Knack maneuver on pelvic floor muscle function and urinary symptoms using different teaching methods: a prospective, nonrandomized study.International urogynecology journal · 2022Article
- International urogynecology consultation chapter 3 committee 2; conservative treatment of patient with pelvic organ prolapse: Pelvic floor muscle training.International urogynecology journal · 2022Review
- Effects of Pelvic-Floor Muscle Training in Patients with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Approached with Surgery vs. Conservative Treatment: A Systematic Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Review
- Endometrial SUSD2Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Review
- Impact of pelvic floor muscle training in pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2021Review
- Emerging Nano/Micro-Structured Degradable Polymeric Meshes for Pelvic Floor Reconstruction.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- Physical activity and pelvic floor muscle training in patients with pelvic organ prolapse: a pilot study.International urogynecology journal · 2017Article
- Pelvic organ prolapse: A primer for urologists.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2017Review
- Diagnosis and Therapy of Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Guideline of the DGGG, SGGG and OEGGG (S2e-Level, AWMF Registry Number 015/006, April 2016).Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2016Article
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: Underutilization in the USA.Current urology reports · 2016Review
- A comparison between stabilization exercises and pelvic floor muscle training in women with pelvic organ prolapse.Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2015Article
- More research is needed before we regard POP-Q stage 1 prolapse as normal.International urogynecology journal · 2014Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThis pilot study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
methodsThirty-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.
resultsThe 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.
conclusionsPFMT is effective in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
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