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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
(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 ... -
Are hypopressive and other exercise programs effective for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction and hypothesis: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is effective for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), but other exercise programs have also been promoted and used. The aim of this review was to ... -
Effect of a postpartum training program on the prevalence of diastasis recti abdominis in postpartum primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: Diastasis recti abdominis affects a significant number of women during the prenatal and postnatal period. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effect of a postpartum training program on the prevalence ... -
Exercise and physical therapy help restore body and self in clients with severe anorexia nervosa
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-07)Exercise in the context of anorexia nervosa is a multifaceted endeavour surrounded by controversy and uncertainty. A broader comprehension of this poorly understood phenomenon is required. Informed by the findings of a ... -
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction in athletes: Contributory factors and treatment implications
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Otherwise healthy adolescent athletes presenting with respiratory symptoms consistent with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) are frequently encountered in clinical practice. The symptoms are often incorrectly ... -
International urogynecology consultation chapter 3 committee 2; conservative treatment of patient with pelvic organ prolapse: Pelvic floor muscle training
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction and hypothesis: This manuscript from Chapter 3 of the International Urogynecology Consultation (IUC) on Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) describes the current evidence and suggests future directions for research ... -
Intravaginal electrical stimulation increases voluntarily pelvic floor muscle contractions in women who are unable to voluntarily contract their pelvic floor muscles: A randomised trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Question: In women who are unable to contract their pelvic floor muscles voluntarily, what is the effect of an intravaginal electrical stimulation regimen on their ability to contract the pelvic floor muscles and on ... -
Low rates of radiographic knee osteoarthritis 5 years after ACL reconstruction or rehabilitation alone: The Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Patients and clinicians often struggle to choose the optimal management strategy for posttraumatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. An evaluation of radiographic outcomes ... -
Perioperative pelvic floor muscle training did not improve outcomes in women undergoing pelvic organ prolapse surgery: a randomised trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Question: In women undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), what is the average effect of the addition of perioperative pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, pelvic floor muscle strength, ... -
Physiotherapy improves symptoms of exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction in young elite athletes: A case series
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: A constricted, upper chest breathing pattern and postural dealignments habitually accompany exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), but there are few effective treatments for athletes presenting with EILO. ... -
Physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in females
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent and bothersome condition affecting women of all ages. UI can be treated with lifestyle interventions, bladder training, electrical stimulation, surgery and pelvic floor muscle ... -
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 ... -
Quantifying quadriceps muscle strength in patients with ACL injury, focal cartilage lesions, and degenerative meniscus tears: differences and clinical implications
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-10-11)Background: Reduced quadriceps strength influences knee function and increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Thus, it is of significant clinical relevance to precisely quantify strength deficits in patients with knee ...