Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Publication Source
Journal of Applied Research in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics
Abstract
Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition affecting millions of Americans. Few studies have assessed the benefits of different exercises involved in pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). Purposte: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a traditional PFMT program to an assisted pelvic floor muscle training (APFMT) program that included contraction of hip musculature.
Inclusive pages
73-83
ISBN/ISSN
1537-064X
Document Version
Published Version
Copyright
Copyright © 2011, Veterinary Solutions LLC
Publisher
Veterinary Solutions LLC
Volume
11
Issue
2
Peer Reviewed
yes
eCommons Citation
Donahoe-Fillmore, Betsy; Chorny, Wendy; Brahler, C. Jayne; Ingley, Ashley; Kennedy, Jennifer; and Osterfeld, Valerie, "A Comparison of Two Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Programs in Females with Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Pilot Study" (2011). Physical Therapy Faculty Publications. 33.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dpt_fac_pub/33
Included in
Biomechanics Commons, Musculoskeletal System Commons, Orthopedics Commons, Sports Sciences Commons, Therapeutics Commons
Comments
The Journal of Applied Research in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics is listed in the Directory of Open-Access Journals. Permission documentation is on file.