Pelvic floor muscle activity during coughing and valsalva maneuver in continent women and women with stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review

Martinez, Renata Ferreira Lobo; Sato, Tatiana de Oliveira; Silva, Jordana Barbosa da; Figueirêdo, Vilena Barros de; Ávila, Mariana Arias; Driusso, Patrícia

doi:10.1080/10833196.2022.2145444

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“…The neural connections responsible for these synergies are relevant for the treatment and prevention of UI [ 14 , 15 ], chronic pelvic pain [ 16 , 17 ], readaptation in high-performance sports [ 18 , 19 , 20 ], or running cycle effectiveness [ 2 , 20 ]. Multiple studies link the synergy of the gluteus maximus muscle (GMM) with the PFMs [ 5 , 21 , 22 ].…”

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Coactivation of the Pelvic Floor and Gluteus Medius Muscles While Walking and Running in Female Runners

Porrón-Irigaray,

Rodríguez-López,

Acevedo-Gómez

et al. 2024

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(1) Background: Pelvic-floor-muscle (PFM) activation acts synergistically with multiple muscles while performing functional actions in humans. The purpose of this study was to characterize the activity of the PFMs and gluteus medius (GM) while walking and running in physically active nulliparous females. (2) Methods: The peak and average amplitude of maximal voluntary contractions (MVCs) during 60 s of walking (5 and 7 km/h) and running (9 and 11 km/h) were measured with electromyography of the GM and PFMs in 10 healthy female runners. (3) Results: The activation of both muscles increased (p < 0.001) while walking and running. The MVC of the GM was reached when walking and tripled when running, while the PFMs were activated at half their MVC when running. The global ratio of the GM (75.3%) was predominant over that of the PFMs (24.6%) while static and walking. The ratio reached 9/1 (GM/PFM) while running. (4) Conclusion: The GM and PFMs were active while walking and running. The GM’s MVC tripled at high speeds, while the PFMs reached only half of their maximum contraction.

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Coactivation of the Pelvic Floor and Gluteus Medius Muscles While Walking and Running in Female Runners

Porrón-Irigaray,

Rodríguez-López,

Acevedo-Gómez

et al. 2024

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Sexually Active Women in Ecuador

Zeas-Puga,

Méndez-Sacta,

Vega Crespo

et al. 2024

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Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly affects women’s health worldwide, but its specific prevalence in Ecuador is not well documented. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence among sexually active women in the Cuenca canton and the factors associated with its presence. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2023 to January 2024 involving 460 women aged 30 years or older attending public health centers in Cuenca, Ecuador. The ICIQ-SF questionnaire was used to assess the presence and severity of UI and its impact on quality of life, along with a data collection form. Results: The findings revealed that UI is prevalent in a population that often lacks timely diagnosis, further obscuring the true extent of the issue. The results demonstrated that sociodemographic, gyneco-obstetric, and urological factors significantly influenced the risk of developing this condition. Conclusions: This study demonstrated a high prevalence of UI among women in Cuenca, Ecuador, with a notable impact on quality of life. The aforementioned factors predispose to the development of this condition, highlighting the need for preventive and rehabilitative interventions, as well as appropriate policies to address UI as a public health issue.

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Pelvic floor muscle activity during coughing and valsalva maneuver in continent women and women with stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review

Cited by 2 publications

References 35 publications

Coactivation of the Pelvic Floor and Gluteus Medius Muscles While Walking and Running in Female Runners

Coactivation of the Pelvic Floor and Gluteus Medius Muscles While Walking and Running in Female Runners

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Sexually Active Women in Ecuador

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