Is there any difference in measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength in supine and standing position?
Is there any difference in measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength in supine and standing position?
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DOI:
10.1046/j.1600-0412.2003.00240.x
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发表时间:
2003-12-01
影响因子:
4.3
通讯作者:
Finckenhagen, HB
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作者:
Bo, K;Finckenhagen, HB
Background. Traditionally, pelvic floor muscle function and strength have been measured in a supine position. However, stress urinary incontinence most often occurs in an upright position, and an important clinical question is whether measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength in the supine position reflects strength in standing. The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether there is a significant and clinical difference in pelvic floor muscle strength measurement in supine and standing position.Methods. Eighteen women, mean age 43.4 years (range 31-64 years), with symptoms of stress and mixed incontinence attending a pelvic floor muscle-training program participated in the study. Measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength was conducted with a fiberoptic microtip transducer connected to a balloon catheter inserted into the vagina (Camtech AS, Sandvika, Norway). Measurement of resting pressure, maximum squeeze pressure, and holding period in seconds, were assessed in random order in supine and standing position.Results. The mean difference between supine and standing resting pressure was 8.6 cmH(2)O (95% CI 4.9-12.3), p