ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2020
Pre-rehabilitation of the pelvic floor before radiation therapy for cervical cancer: a pilot study.
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- Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle and Education-Based Therapies on Bladder, Bowel, Vaginal, Sexual, Psychological Function, Quality of Life, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Function in Females Treated for Gynecological Cancer: A Systematic Review.Current oncology reports · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Techniques in Women with Sequels of Gynecologic Cancer: A Systematic Review.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
- Physical activity and exercise in cervical cancer: a state-of-the-art review.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Review
- Prehabilitation in Adult Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy: A Scoping Review.Cancers · 2026Review
- Exploring prehabilitation interventions for patients with gynaecological cancer undergoing radiotherapy: A scoping review.PloS one · 2025Article
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- The Normal, the Radiosensitive, and the Ataxic in the Era of Precision Radiotherapy: A Narrative Review.Cancers · 2022Review
- Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to pelvic floor muscle exercises and vaginal dilator use among gynecologic cancer patients: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Sexual Health Dysfunction After Radiotherapy for Gynecological Cancer: Role of Physical Rehabilitation Including Pelvic Floor Muscle Training.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to evaluate pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function regarding strength, activation and incontinence, approximately 1 month before and after radiation therapy in women with cervical cancer.
methodsThis was a pilot study of 49 women with cervical cancer at stages I to III. These women attended an educational session with a physical therapist who taught them to perform preventive pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs; slow and fast contractions and the "knack") at home before, during and after radiation therapy. The women received instructions for performing PFME prior to radiation therapy. The modified Oxford scale, electromyography (EMG), the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form to assess urinary incontinence and two questions for faecal and gas incontinence were used.
resultsTwenty-eight women (57%; mean age = 44 years, range 27-66) completed the study, 21 (43%) were lost to follow-up. There was no significant change from baseline to post-radiation therapy in muscle strength, EMG records and incontinence (p > 0.05). The median of PFM strength was equal at baseline and after intervention (median = 2; IQR = 1).
conclusionsThe results of this study suggest that pre-rehabilitation teaching PFMEs might be a protective factor for preserving PFM strength and preventing incontinence 1 month after radiation therapy. It is a feasible intervention.
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