Effects of perineal preparation techniques on tissue extensibility and muscle strength: a pilot study
- 20 October 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in International Urogynecology Journal
- Vol. 30 (6) , 951-957
Abstract
Perineal preparation techniques for childbirth have been used with the aim of reducing perineal tears during the expulsive phase of labor. However, no studies were found to investigate the effects of instrument-assisted stretching versus perineal massage on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) variables. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of instrument-assisted stretching versus perineal massage on the extensibility and strength of the PFMs.Keywords
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