Browsing Norges idrettshøgskole by Subject "levator ani muscle avulsion"
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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
(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 ... -
Postpartum pelvic floor muscle training, levator ani avulsion and levator hiatus area: A randomized trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction and hypothesis: Vaginal delivery may lead to tearing of the levator ani (LA) muscle from its bony insertions (complete LA avulsion) and increased levator hiatus (LH) area, both risk factors for pelvic floor ...