Investigation of effective standing posture for increasing activity of pelvic floor muscles: a cross-sectional study

Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercises have been shown to strengthen PFM function and improve urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms. Several studies have focused on voluntary PFM activity changes among various supine postures. However, few studies have investigated standing postures that promote PFM contr...

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Main Authors: Honoka Ishihara, Noriaki Maeda, Makoto Komiya, Rami Mizuta, Sakura Oda, Koichi Naito, Yukio Urabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/12/6/12_155/_pdf/-char/en