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Inefficient impact absorption and reduced shock attenuation in female runners with stress urinary incontinence

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AI-based pelvic floor surface electromyography reference ranges and high-precision pelvic floor dysfunction diagnosis

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The “Mother Load” and Return to Sport: A Case Report of Returning to Professional Netball Following Cesarean Section

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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Stress Urinary Incontinence in Power- and Weightlifters: a Pilot Study

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Amsterdam complex pelvic pain symptom scale with subscales: Based on a Norwegian translation, psychometric assessment and modification of the Amsterdam hyperactive pelvic floor scale

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The Role of Transperineal Ultrasound for the Assessment of the Anorectal Angle and Its Relationship with Levator Ani Muscle Avulsion

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Advancing women's pelvic floor muscle function diagnosis: the EFSMAP examination and its reliability evaluation

Saltiel, F., Miranda-Gazzola, A. P. G., Vieira, G. F., & Figueiredo, E. M. (2024) · Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101067 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

The effect of postpartum nursing guidance on early pelvic floor dysfunction recovery in women of advanced maternal age: a randomized controlled trial

Huang, Q., Tang, J., Zeng, D., Zhang, Y., & Ting, Y. (2024) · Frontiers in Medicine · doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1397258 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Measurement of the Vaginal Pressure Profile with the Femfit® and Leakage Events Using a Newly Developed Pad Test during Selected Sports Activities: A Pilot Study

Hagovská, M., Buková, A., & Švihra, J. (2025) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-025-06051-y · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor muscle function and lower urinary tract symptoms in stroke patients: a systematic review

Zhang, X., Mai, Y., & Hu, X. (2022) · Physiotherapy Theory and Practice · doi:10.1080/09593985.2022.2040668 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

The influence of the menstrual cup on female pelvic floor muscles variables: a prospective case series

Schevchenco, B., Brandão, S., Timbó, P. G., da Luz, S. C. T., Honório, G. J. D. S., & Roza, T. D. D. (2022) · Women & health · doi:10.1080/03630242.2022.2155901 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Comprehensive pelvic muscle assessment: Developing and testing a dual e‐Learning and simulation‐based training program

Newman, D. K., Lowder, J. L., Meister, M., Low, L. K., Fitzgerald, C. M., Fok, C. S., Geynisman‐Tan, J., Lukacz, E. S., Markland, A. D., Putnam, S., et al. (2023) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.25125 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

The Persistency Index: a novel screening tool for identifying myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction in patients seeking care for lower urinary tract symptoms

Ackerman, A. L., Torosis, M., JACKSON, N. J., Caron, A. T., Kaufman, M. R., Lowder, J. L., & Routh, J. C. (2023) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2023.08.017 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Anorectal manometry — How to perform and interpret manometry

Gala, T., Johnston, L., Solanki, D., Grossi, U., Schizas, A. M. P., Hainsworth, A. J., & Ferrari, L. (2024) · Continence · doi:10.1016/j.cont.2024.101214 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Prolonged Second Stage of Labor and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Silveira, A. M., Pereira, G. M. V., Moisés, E. C. D., Juliato, C. R. T., & Brito, L. G. O. (2025) · Urogynecology · doi:10.1097/spv.0000000000001687 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Pelvic floor muscle function in women with and without breast cancer: A cross-sectional study

Colombage, U. N., Soh, S., Lin, K.-Y., & Frawley, H. (2023) · Continence · doi:10.1016/j.cont.2023.100580 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Comparing male and female pelvic floor muscle function by the number and type of pelvic floor symptoms

Notenboom‐Nas, F. J. M., Vries, G. E. K., Hove, M. C. P. S., Dekker, J. H., Keuken, D. G., van Koeveringe, G. A., & Blanker, M. H. (2023) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.25149 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Symptoms of complex pelvic pain: A survey in three cohorts of women

Hagemann, C. T., Spetalen, S., Saga, S., Bratlie, I., Dons, V., & Stafne, S. N. (2023) · Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica · doi:10.1111/aogs.14678 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Physiotherapy in Patients with Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Ghaderi, F., Kharaji, G., Hajebrahimi, S., Pashazadeh, F., Berghmans, B. C. M., & Salehi‐Pourmehr, H. (2023) · Urology Research and Practice · doi:10.5152/tud.2023.23018 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

National Urogynecology Research Agenda: A Path Forward for Advancing the Treatment and Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders

Dunivan, G. C., Ackenbom, M. F., Alperin, M., Anger, J. T., Antosh, D. D., Bharucha, A. E., Birder, L. A., Boyd, S. S., Bradley, M. S., Brehman, E. H., et al. (2023) · Urogynecology · doi:10.1097/spv.0000000000001427 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Acupuncture combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation training for postpartum stress urinary incontinence: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Wenming, C., Xiaoman, D., Ling, G., Li, Y., & Xiyan, G. (2023) · Frontiers in Medicine · doi:10.3389/fmed.2023.1296751 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Is the Elite Female Athlete’s Pelvic Floor Stronger?

Acevedo-Gómez, M. B., Rodríguez‐López, E. S., Oliva‐Pascual‐Vaca, Á., Fernández‐Rodríguez, T., Basas-García, Á., & Ojedo‐Martín, C. (2024) · Journal of Clinical Medicine · doi:10.3390/jcm13030908 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and quality of life in women submitted to total hip replacement

Martines, G. A., Tamanini, J. T. N., Mota, G. M. D. S., Barreto, E. T., Santos, J. L. F., Sartori, M. G. F., Girão, M. J. B. C., & Castro, R. A. (2022) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.24888 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Comparative Analysis of Pelvic Floor Muscle Damage Postpartum: Vaginal Delivery vs. Cesarean Section

Chen, S., Wang, L., Guo, H., Jiang, M., & Wang, X. (2024) · International Journal of Clinical Practice · doi:10.1155/2024/1169924 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Changes in Pelvic Floor Ultrasonographic Features after Flat Magnetic Stimulation in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Muscle Hypertonicity

Barba, M., Cola, A., Vicari, D. D., Costa, C., Greca, G. L., Vigna, A., Volonte’, S., Frigerio, M., Terzoni, S., & Maruccia, S. (2024) · Medicina · doi:10.3390/medicina60030374 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Comparative magnetic resonance imaging-based study of pelvic floor morphology and function before pregnancy and after primigravida vaginal delivery

Lin, X., Chen, J., 潘海净, Yaye, X. U., Zhong, Q., Lin, X., & Ye, C. (2025) · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth · doi:10.1186/s12884-025-07198-8 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Trauma-informed management of patients with prior sexual trauma in pelvic health physiotherapy clinical practice

Stirling, J., Wallace, Z., James, A., Shackel, R., & Elliott, J. M. (2025) · Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal · doi:10.1071/cj24042 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

The effect of home-based behavioural weight loss combined with pelvic floor muscle training in women seeking weight loss combined with stress urinary incontinence: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Tian, Z., Wang, X., Fu, L., Du, Z., Lin, T., Chen, W., & Sun, Z. (2025) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092789 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment With Microablative Radiofrequency, Pelvic Floor Muscle Training or Combination of Both Techniques in Climacteric Women: Randomized Controlled Trial 6‐Month Follow‐Up

Lunardi, A. L. B., Juliato, C. R. T., Slongo, H., Machado, H. D. C., & Riccetto, C. (2025) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.70096 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Evaluation of pelvic floor muscle elasticity in patients with overactive bladder syndrome using real-time tissue elastography

Abe‐Takahashi, Y., Kitta, T., Ouchi, M., Chiba, H., Higuchi, M., Togo, M., & Shinohara, N. (2022) · European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.06.022 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Effect of monopolar capacitive resistive radiofrequency in treating stress urinary incontinence: A pilot randomized control trial

Elhosary, E. A., Hamada, H. A., AlMubali, F. A., Sánchez, G. F. L., & Ahmed, S. M. (2023) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1062363 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

The impact of multimodal physiotherapy in an interdisciplinary setting for the management of women with persistent pelvic pain and pelvic floor tension myalgia

Schubert, R., Song, S., Everist, R., Nesbitt‐Hawes, E. M., & Abbott, J. A. (2023) · European Journal of Physiotherapy · doi:10.1080/21679169.2023.2188901 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Botulinum Toxin for the Management of Pelvic Floor Tension Myalgia and Persistent Pelvic Pain

Knapman, B. L., Li, F. G., Deans, R., Nesbitt‐Hawes, E. M., Maheux‐Lacroix, S., & Abbott, J. A. (2023) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0000000000005388 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

The effect of trunk‐stabilizing muscle training in women with stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial

Fani, M., Chitsaz, N., Goharpey, S., Salehi, R., Shahali, S., & Zahednejad, S. (2023) · PM&R · doi:10.1002/pmrj.13078 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Influence of vaginal birth on lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties on urinary incontinence

Garzón-Alfaro, M. T., Cruz-Medel, I., Alcaraz-Clariana, S., García-Luque, L., Carmona-Pérez, C., Garrido-Castro, J. L., Alburquerque‐Sendín, F., & Rodrigues‐de‐Souza, D. P. (2024) · Clinical Rehabilitation · doi:10.1177/02692155231224058 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Health Qigong Mawangdui Guidance can improve pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life in females with stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial pilot study

Xu, M., Zhang, X., Zhuo, Y., Wu, W., Liu, Q., Qin, S., Long, Z., Ai, K., Li, Y., & Zhang, H. (2024) · Medicine · doi:10.1097/md.0000000000037671 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Can pelvic floor muscle function before surgery determine the outcome of surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women?

Szymański, J. K., Krawczyk, A., Starzec‐Proserpio, M., Raczkiewicz, D., Kukulski, P., & Jakiel, G. (2024) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.25466 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Evaluation and management of chronic anorectal and pelvic pain syndromes: Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) position statement

Menconi, C., Marino, F., Bottini, C., Greca, G. L., Gozzo, C., Losacco, L., Carlucci, D., Navarra, L., & Martellucci, J. (2024) · Techniques in Coloproctology · doi:10.1007/s10151-024-02943-1 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

‘There's Nothing Wrong With You; You Just Need to Lose Weight’—A Qualitative Exploration of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Among Women With Multiple Sclerosis and Their Interaction in Seeking Pelvic Healthcare

Addington, C., Bradshaw, A., Hagen, S., & McClurg, D. (2024) · Health Expectations · doi:10.1111/hex.14152 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Effect of health education combined with biofeedback electrical stimulation on early pelvic floor function and psychology: A retrospective study

Feng, Y., Hu, Y., & Yang, C. (2024) · Medicine · doi:10.1097/md.0000000000039321 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females

Shi, J. Y., Mogica, J. A. P., & De, E. (2022) · Current Urology Reports · doi:10.1007/s11934-022-01110-z · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Fundamentals of terminology in pelvic floor muscle assessment: A concise reference

Frawley, H., Shelly, B., & Morin, M. (2025) · Continence · doi:10.1016/j.cont.2025.101756 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Standardization of Terminology of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Dysfunction: Report From the Pelvic Floor Clinical Assessment Group of the International …

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An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic floor dysfunction

Haylen, B. T., de Ridder, D., Freeman, R. M., Swift, S. E., Berghmans, B., Lee, J., Monga, A., Petri, E., Rizk, D. E., Sand, P. K., et al. (2010) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-009-0976-9 · Cited by 2,237 · see citing works

Linking Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Terminology to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Saltiel, F., Miranda-Gazzola, A. P. G., Vitória, R. O., Sampaio, R. F., & Figueiredo, E. M. (2020) · Physical Therapy · doi:10.1093/ptj/pzaa044 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for female pelvic floor fistulas

Elneil, S., Romanzi, L. J., Goh, J. T. W., Haylen, B. T., Chen, C. C. G., Ghoniem, G. M., Ijaiya, M. A., Kwon, S. Y., Lee, J., Mourad, S., et al. (2020) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.24508 · Cited by 40 · see citing works