Open AccessPerioperative Behavioral Therapy and Pelvic Muscle Strengthening Do Not Enhance Quality of Life After Pelvic Surgery: Secondary Report of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Alison C. Weidner,
Matthew D. Barber,
Alayne D. Markland,
David D. Rahn,
Yvonne Hsu,
Elizabeth R. Mueller,
Sharon Jakus-Waldman,
Keisha Y. Dyer,
Lauren Klein Warren,
Marie G. Gantz,
Susie Meikle
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.1093/ptj/pzx077
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary incontinence , sexual function , perioperative , quality of life (healthcare) , pelvic floor , pelvic floor muscle , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , surgery , visual analogue scale , nursing
There is significant need for trials evaluating the long-term effectiveness of a rigorous program of perioperative behavioral therapy with pelvic floor muscle training (BPMT) in women undergoing transvaginal reconstructive surgery for prolapse.
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