Introduction Overactive pelvic floor (OPF) muscles are defined as muscles that do not relax,
or may even contract, when relaxation is needed, for example, during micturition or …

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of pelvic floor muscle training with surface
electromyographic (sEMG) biofeedback (BF group) and Pilates exercises (P group) on the …

Background Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunctions are reported to be involved in provoked
vestibulodynia (PVD). Although heightened PFM tone has been suggested, the relative …

Introduction Emergent evidence suggests that pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction
contributes to dyspareunia, the experience of pain on vaginal penetration …

Aim: This study aimed to systematically review which tools and outcome measures have
been used to assess increased tone of PFM in pelvic health conditions. Methods: Databases …

Introduction Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) can be categorized as primary PVD affecting
women from their first sexual intercourse or secondary PVD, which appears after a period of …

The study aimed to identify whether pelvic floor muscles modulate length with breathing, and
if any length changes induced by breathing relate to abdominal cavity displacement and …

The management of pelvic floor dysfunctions might need to be based on a comprehensive
neuro-musculoskeletal therapy such as The Rolf Method of Structural Integration (SI). The …

Background Vaginal birth is a risk factor for weakening of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) and
development of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Perineal tears may decrease PFM function …

In addition to self‐report measures of pain, objective measures have been used to assess
and quantify pain and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function in women with provoked …