Pelvic floor musculature assessment methods are generally invasive, subjective, and technologically expensive. Therefore, there is a need to identify other methods that can predict changes in the function of these muscles. This study aimed to verify whether the levels of strength and myoelectric activity of pelvic floor muscles (PFM) can be related to handgrip strength (HGS), to ensure faster and earlier identification of possible dysfunctions of this musculature. Furthermore, we verified whether these variables vary across different age groups. This was a cross-sectional observational study involving 44 healthy women. The women were divided into two groups: the young (18–35 years) and middle-aged (36–55 years) adult groups. Social, anthropometric, and clinical data were collected from the participants, and a functional assessment of their PFM was performed by bidigital palpation, electromyographic biofeedback (sEMG), and HGS (using a dynamometer). The levels of physical and sexual activity were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Sexual Quotient–Female version (SQ-F) questionnaire. There were no differences in HGS, power/pressure, sEMG, SQ-F score, or IPAQ score between the two groups (p > 0.05). Moderate correlation (r = 0.601; p = 0.019) was observed during multivariate analysis. HGS is related to mean amplitudes (p = 0.123), MVC (p = 0.043), sexual function (p = 0.049), and physical activity (p = 0.004). We therefore conclude that there were no differences between HGS and PFM strength in young adult and middle-aged women. Furthermore, HGS is related to the PFM functionality, sexual function, and physical activity.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) results from an increase in intravesical pressure, which exceeds the pressure at which the urethra remains closed. Symptoms cause social and sexual intercourse discomfort directly or indirectly, which affect health-related quality of life and are associated with pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction. We aimed to verify the variation in strength and PFM bioelectrical activity and sexual function in women with SUI. Additionally, we analyzed the impact of this dysfunction on quality of life. This was an observational cross-sectional study. Women aged 25–55 years with frequent sexual intercourse were included. Women with SUI were included in a study group (G2, n = 17), and those without any type of incontinence were included in a control group (G1, n = 16). Primary outcomes were level of strength and PFM bioelectrical activity and sexual function as determinants of worse SUI in the control group. Secondary outcomes were associated between the primary outcomes and severity of urinary loss, impact on daily life, and quality of life in women with SUI. In the domains evaluated in the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), only sexual desire was lower in women with SUI (G2) than in the controls (p = 0.033). During analysis of G1 variables, a positive and moderate correlation was observed between power/myoeletric activation and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) (p < 0.01), peak (p < 0.01), and mean amplitudes (p = 0.017). There was a high positive correlation between sexual arousal and other variables, including vaginal lubrication, sexual orgasm, and total FSFI value (p < 0.001 for all analyses). During evaluation of G2 variables, the MVC was positively correlated with the peak and mean amplitudes (p < 0.0001). Additionally, there was a high and positive correlation between the mean amplitudes (%MVC) and personal relationships (KHQ) (p = 0.001); the same was observed between the total (ICIQ) and activities of daily living (ICIQ) (p < 0.0001). Therefore, women with SUI presented with lower sexual desire and bioelectric activity but were not related to PFM strength. Additionally, the domains of sexual function and certain variables of quality of life are aggravated by SUI.

Introdução: O vírus linfotrópico de células T humanas do tipo 1 (HTLV-1) é o agente etiológico da Paraparesia Espástica Tropical/Mielopatia associada ao HTLV-1 (PET/MAH) que faz o indivíduo apresentar comprometimentos motores, sensoriais e disfunção do trato urinário. Métodos: Paciente feminina, 58 anos, residente de Belém/PA, com diagnóstico clínico de Paraparesia espástica tropical associada ao vírus linfotrópico de células T humana tipo 1 (HTLV-1) e doença de Parkinson, apresentava quadro disfuncional de bexiga neurogênica e realizou 10 sessões de um protocolo fisioterapêutico. Resultados: O protocolo de intervenção afetou positivamente na qualidade de vida da paciente, havendo diminuição nos valores de escore de 6 domínios avaliados pelo questionário King 's Health e nos sintomas urinários relatados pela paciente. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que a fisioterapia pélvica é uma opção viável na melhora da qualidade de vida de pacientes com bexiga neurogênica.

A persistente imobilidade no leito retarda a recuperação de pacientes internados na UTI e potencializa o surgimento de alterações nos sistemas do corpo humano. Além de apresentarem maior risco de desenvolver doença tromboembólica, evoluir com atelectasias, lesão por pressão e entre outras complicações. Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos da mobilização precoce em pacientes internados na UTI. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada por meio de um levantamento bibliográfico nas seguintes bases de dados: Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciElo) e PubMed. Durante a seleção foram incluídos no estudo: Metanálises, Revisões Sistemáticas, Ensaios Clínicos Randomizados e de Coorte publicados nos idiomas Português e Inglês, no período de 2017 a 2021. Resultados: Pacientes mobilizados precocemente apresentaram melhora na força muscular periférica, capacidade funcional, função pulmonar, menor probabilidade de desenvolver fraqueza adquirida na UTI, com diminuição da taxa de mortalidade e uso de VM. Conclusão: A implementação da mobilização precoce para pacientes hospitalizados na UTI é benéfica; o importante é evitar a imobilidade no leito.