Blar i Brage NIH på forfatter "Mota, Patrícia"
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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 ... -
Pelvic floor muscle function after grade II tears: Surface electromyography test: Retest and differences between nulliparous and primiparous
Mota, Patrícia; Costa, Ana; Santos, Diana; Santo, Susana; Barros, Joana G.; Bø, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Vaginal birth is a risk factor for weakening of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) and development of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Perineal tears may decrease PFM function. PFM tone can be assessed with surface ...