Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
18 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2012-02-29
2012-02-29
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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CASE_ONLY
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Single group: pelvic floor and breathing
This is a single group with repeated measures during variable breathing effort
Minimum expiration effort
Subjects perform a forced expiration at minimum effort
Moderate expiration effort
Subjects perform a forced expiration at moderate effort
Maximum expiration effort
Subjects perform a forced expiration at maximum effort
Interventions
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Minimum expiration effort
Subjects perform a forced expiration at minimum effort
Moderate expiration effort
Subjects perform a forced expiration at moderate effort
Maximum expiration effort
Subjects perform a forced expiration at maximum effort
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* young (age 18-35)
* nulliparous
* pre-menopausal
Exclusion Criteria
* history of lower back or pelvic pain
* history of lower back or pelvic surgeries
* incontinence
* history of pelvic floor dysfunction
* diabetes
* endometriosis
* neuromuscular disease
* connective tissue disease
18 Years
35 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Kitani, Lenore, PT
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Lenore J Kitani, B.S. PT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Locations
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Clinical Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Countries
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References
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Bo K, Berghmans B, Mørkved Siv, Van Kampen Marijke. Evidence-based physical therapy for the pelvic floor. 1st ed. Philedelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2007.
Junginger B, Baessler K, Sapsford R, Hodges PW. Effect of abdominal and pelvic floor tasks on muscle activity, abdominal pressure and bladder neck. Int Urogynecol J. 2010 Jan;21(1):69-77. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0981-z.
Thompson JA, O'Sullivan PB. Levator plate movement during voluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction in subjects with incontinence and prolapse: a cross-sectional study and review. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2003 Jun;14(2):84-8. doi: 10.1007/s00192-003-1036-5. Epub 2003 Apr 24.
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Smith MD, Coppieters MW, Hodges PW. Postural activity of the pelvic floor muscles is delayed during rapid arm movements in women with stress urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Aug;18(8):901-11. doi: 10.1007/s00192-006-0259-7. Epub 2006 Dec 1.
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Pregazzi R, Sartore A, Bortoli P, Grimaldi E, Troiano L, Guaschino S. Perineal ultrasound evaluation of urethral angle and bladder neck mobility in women with stress urinary incontinence. BJOG. 2002 Jul;109(7):821-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2002.01163.x.
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Hung HC, Hsiao SM, Chih SY, Lin HH, Tsauo JY. An alternative intervention for urinary incontinence: retraining diaphragmatic, deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscle coordinated function. Man Ther. 2010 Jun;15(3):273-9. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2010.01.008. Epub 2010 Feb 24.
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Miller JM, Perucchini D, Carchidi LT, DeLancey JO, Ashton-Miller J. Pelvic floor muscle contraction during a cough and decreased vesical neck mobility. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Feb;97(2):255-60. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(00)01132-7.
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Other Identifiers
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L12-020
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id