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Investigation of Optimal Cue to Instruction for Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction in Women Using Ultrasound Imaging
Crotty, Kay (University of Hertfordshire, 2014-06-18)Background Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training is recommended as first line conservative management for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The fundamental issue of how to optimally contract the PFM has not previously been ... -
Investigation of optimal cues to instruction for pelvic floor muscle contraction : A pilot study using 2D ultrasound imaging in pre-menopausal, nulliparous, continent women
Crotty, Kay; Bartram, Clive I.; Pitkin, Joan; Cairns, M.C.; Taylor, Paul C.; Dorey, Grace; Chatoor, Dave (2011)Aims: Optimal urethrovesical positioning (UVP) may be important for continence. Pelvic floor muscle contraction (PFMC) influences UVP. PFMC instruction cues vary and often encourage anterior PFM recruitment that may result ...