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Distribution of trigger points in endometriosis
Up to 10%, an estimated 176 million, of women in their reproductive years are affected by endometriosis worldwide. Only a few women are diagnosed and treated. This means that pelvic physical therapist most likely see women with both diagnosed but also undiagnosed...
Discussing sexuality with cancer patients
This blog will discuss two studies on the wishes and needs of cancer patients, survivors and partners regarding information on sexuality. With this knowledge we can (more actively) contribute to improve care concerning this topic. Why did they do these studies? It...
Online available devices to treat urinary incontinence
On social media, I have noticed regular posts on products for sale that pretend to, within other things, treat urinary incontinence. Especially the so called pelvic floor or thigh exercisers (devices that you place between the thighs and you need to compress) create a...
Equal treatment effect PFMT with and without EMG
Once in a while new research is published on the effect of electromyography (EMG) as add on to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in the treatment of urinary incontinence. However, the results of these studies are inconclusive meaning that both positive and no...
The Stork test in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain
In this blog I will discuss research on the Stork (Gillet) test in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain. After reading this blog you will know ‘why’ the Stork test is not an appropriate test to evaluate trunk, pelvic and hip movement in pregnant women. You will also...
Evidence | Perineal massage reduces risk of tears!
I have a confession to make. I was not convinced of the benefit of perineal massage…..until.…I read the systematic review and meta-analysis that I will discuss in today’s blog. I am convinced, convinced that we should inform, promote, and instruct pregnant women to...
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