Browsing Brage NIH by Author "Bø, Kari"
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Abdominal exercises affect inter-rectus distance in postpartum women: a two-dimensional ultrasound study
Sancho, M. F.; Pascoal, Augusto Gil; Mota, Patrícia; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-09)Objectives: To compare inter-rectus distance (IRD) at rest between women who had a vaginal delivery with women who had a caesarean section, and to describe the effect of different abdominal exercises on IRD. Settin ... -
An education program about pelvic floor muscles improved women’s knowledge but not pelvic floor muscle function, urinary incontinence or sexual function: a randomised trial
de Andrade, Roberta Leopoldino; Bø, Kari; Antônio, Flávia Ignácio; Driusso, Patricia; Mateus-Vasconcelos, Elaine Cristine Lemes; Ramos, Salvador; Julio, Monica Pitanguy; Ferreira, Cristine Homsi Jorge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Question: Does an educational program with instructions for performing ‘the Knack’ improve voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, reduce reports of urinary incontinence, improve sexual function, and promote ... -
Analysis of randomised trials with long-term follow-up
Herbert, Robert D.; Kasza, Jessica; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Randomised trials with long-term follow-up can provide estimates of the long-term effects of health interventions. However, analysis of long-term outcomes in randomised trials may be complicated by problems with the ... -
Are former female elite athletes more likely to experience urinary incontinence later in life than non-athletes?
Bø, Kari; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-11-03)The aim of the present study was to investigate whether former female elite athletes are more likely to experience urinary incontinence (UI) later in life than non-athletes and to assess possible risk factors for UI in ... -
Association between regular exercise and excessive newborn birth weight
Owe, Katrine M.; Nystad, Wenche; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-10)OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between regular exercise before and during pregnancy and excessive newborn birth weight. METHODS: Using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, 36,869 singleton ... -
Attitudes and awareness towards weight gain among normal weight and overweight pregnant women
Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Voldner, Nanna; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-09-26)Objectives: (1) To evaluate the proportion who correctly classify- or misclassify maternal weight gain; (2) to investigate weight gain attitudes, and (3) to compare weight gain attitudes with weight gain recommendations ... -
Birth complications, overweight, and physical inactivity
Voldner, Nanna; Frøslie, Kathrine Frey; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Bø, Kari; Henriksen, Tore (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-05)Objective. Maternal lifestyle factors are potential predictors of pregnancy complications. We examined relations between modifiable factors and delivery complications. Design. Prospective cohort. Setting. University ... -
Can maximal voluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction reduce vaginal resting pressure and resting EMG activity?
Næss, Ingrid Margrethe; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Introduction and hypothesis: The purpose of the present study was to assess whether attempts at a maximal voluntary pelvic floor muscle (PFM) contraction can reduce vaginal resting pressure (VRP) and surface EMG activity ... -
Can the Paula method facilitate co-contraction of the pelvic floor muscles?: a 4D ultrasound study
Bø, Kari; Hilde, Gunvor; Stær-Jensen, Jette; Brækken, Ingeborg Hoff (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-11-23)Introduction and hypothesis: The aim was to compare constriction of the levator hiatus (LH) and reduction of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) length during instruction of the Paula method (contraction of ring musculature of ... -
Change in prevalence of major levator ani muscle defects from six weeks to one year postpartum, and maternal and obstetric risk factors : a longitudinal ultrasound study
Halle, Tuva Kristine Toresdatter; Stær-Jensen, Jette; Hilde, Gunvor; Bø, Kari; Engh, Marie Ellström; Siafarikas, Franziska (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: The present study aimed first to investigate the change in prevalence of major levator ani muscle (LAM) defects, also called avulsions, from 6 weeks to 1 year postpartum, and second to assess maternal and ... -
Constriction of the levator hiatus during instruction of pelvic floor or transversus abdominis contraction: a 4D ultrasound study
Bø, Kari; Majida, Memona; Engh, Marie E.; Brækken, Ingeborg Hoff (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-09-20)A new theory claims that the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) can be trained via the transversus abdominis (TrA). The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of instruction of PFM and TrA contraction on constriction ... -
Correlates of regular exercise during pregnancy: the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study
Owe, Katrine M.; Nystad, Wenche; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008-07-08)The aims of this study were to describe the level of exercise during pregnancy and to assess factors associated with regular exercise. Using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study conducted by the Norwegian ... -
Diastasis recti abdominis during pregnancy and 12 months after childbirth: prevalence, risk factors and report of lumbopelvic pain
Sperstad, Jorun Bakken; Tennfjord, Merete Kolberg; Hilde, Gunvor; Ellström-Engh, Marie; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-20)Background/aim: Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is defined as a separation of the 2 muscle bellies of rectus abdominis. To date there is scant knowledge on prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of the condition. The ... -
Do female elite athletes experience more complicated childbirth than non-athletes? A case–control study
Sigurdardottir, Torgerdur; Steingrimsdottir, Thora; Geirsson, Reynir Tomas; Halldorsson, Thorhallur Ingi; Aspelund, Thor; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective: Previous studies have suggested that female athletes might be at higher risk of experiencing complications such as caesarean sections and perineal tears during labour than non-athletes. Our aim was to study ... -
Do pregnant women follow exercise guidelines?: Prevalence data among 3482 women, and prediction of low-back pain, pelvic girdle pain and depression
Gjestland, Kristin; Bø, Kari; Owe, Katrine M.; Eberhard-Gran, Malin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-08-17)Purpose We describe exercise level in mid-pregnancy, associated sociodemographic variables, and investigate the association between exercise in mid-pregnancy and subsequent low-back pain, pelvic girdle pain and depression ... -
Does a ring pessary in situ influence the pelvic floor muscle function of women with pelvic organ prolapse when tested in supine?
Bø, Kari; Majida, Memona; Engh, Marie Ellstrøm (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-11-16)Introduction and hypothesis It has been suggested that repositioning pelvic organ prolapse (POP) by pessary support may improve pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function. The aim of the present study was to compare vaginal resting ... -
Does it work in the long term?: A systematic review on pelvic floor muscle training for female stress urinary incontinence
Bø, Kari; Hilde, Gunvor (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-27)There is level 1, grade A evidence that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is effective in treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), but long-term outcome has been questioned. The aim of this systematic review was ... -
Does low and heavy load resistance training affect musculoskeletal pain in overweight and obese women? Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Rustaden, Anne Mette; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Paulsen, Gøran; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Overweight and obesity are associated with musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the female population. However, regular resistance training may positively affect these complaints. Objective: The present study ... -
Dyspareunia and pelvic floor muscle function before and during pregnancy and after childbirth
Tennfjord, Merete Kolberg; Hilde, Gunvor; Stær-Jensen, Jette; Ellstrøm Engh, Marie; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-04-01)Introduction and hypothesis: There is limited knowledge on dyspareunia during pregnancy and postpartum and the role of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in women with dyspareunia. Aims of the study were to investigate the ... -
Effect of a regular exercise programme on pelvic girdle and low back pain in previously inactive pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial
Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Bø, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)OBJECTIVE: To determine whether participation in a group fitness class for pregnant women can prevent and treat pelvic girdle pain and low back pain. DESIGN: An observer-blinded randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS: ...