15 January 2024 : Clinical Research
Enhancement of Levator Ani Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: The Impact of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
R.M. Sonny Sasotya1ABCDEFG*, Arnova Reswari
1ABCDEF, Andi Kurniadi1CD, Wiryawan Permadi1CD, Eppy Darmadi Achmad1ABCDE, Akhmad Yogi Pramatirta1CD, Ayu Insafi Mulyantari 1EF
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942758
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942758
Table 2 Comparison of levator ani muscle strength changes before and after a 3-month intervention in PFMT vs control group.
| Variable | PFMT | p value | Control | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | After 3 months intervention | Initial | After 3 months observation | |||
| Basal tone (cmHO) | ||||||
| Mean±SD | 30.72±1.96 | 32.86±2.20 | * | 30.98±1.81 | 25.65±12.33 | * |
| Maximal contraction (cmHO) | ||||||
| Mean±SD | 33.76±2.23 | 36.59±1.45 | * | 34.20±2.20 | 27.76±13.35 | * |
| * test; PFMT – pelvic floor muscle training. | ||||||