Credential · Certification

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation (PRPC)

PTOT162 citations · 3 lenses

APTA PRPC certification. Cochrane: pelvic floor PT superior to watchful waiting for stress/urge urinary incontinence. Large underserved population.

Scores · default weights
Clinical
50/100
Business
79/100
Academic Clinical
49/100

Each lens uses its own dimensions and default weights. Scores answer different questions across paths — they aren’t apples-to-apples. How scoring works →

Clinical breakdown
Clinical outcomes×35%
50/100

Pelvic floor PT produces meaningful incontinence reduction; PRPC certification vs non-certified comparison not studied.

Caseload applicability×15%
45/100

Applicable to pelvic health specialty practice; growing population but requires specialized equipment and setting.

Billing & reimbursement×15%
55/100

Pelvic floor PT billed under standard PT codes; growing commercial coverage; PRPC supports women's health and pelvic health program billing.

Certification investment×20%
35/100

Multi-course PRPC pathway requires significant clinical experience plus exam; major investment.

Employer demand×10%
72/100

Rapidly growing employer demand as pelvic health PT becomes mainstream; increasingly listed in women's health postings.

Patient experience×5%
55/100

High when outcomes achieved; significant stigma around seeking care is barrier.

Business breakdown
Cash-pay viability×25%
92/100

Pelvic health is arguably the strongest cash-pay niche in PT — patients routinely pay $150-$250/session out of pocket.

Pricing leverage×20%
85/100

Scarcity of trained clinicians and high patient motivation enables premium pricing nationwide.

Market differentiation×15%
70/100

PRPC is recognized but less dominant than Herman & Wallace's PF series; still clearly differentiating in most markets.

Owner leverage×15%
70/100

Pelvic-only clinics scale well by hiring additional PRPC/H&W-trained clinicians with consistent protocols.

Consumer demand×15%
80/100

Strong and growing consumer demand driven by postpartum, menopause, and men's pelvic awareness.

Credential investment×10%
55/100

Coursework is multi-course and time-intensive but ROI per dollar of training is exceptional.

Academic Clinical breakdown
Faculty recognition×25%
45/100

Recognized as legitimate specialty competency but Women's Health CS (WCS) carries more academic weight.

Scholarship signal×20%
45/100

Pelvic health literature is expanding rapidly with active researchers, though PRPC holders aren't dominant in journals.

Teaching value×15%
60/100

Pelvic health is increasingly required content in DPT curricula; trained faculty are in short supply.

Evidence depth×20%
55/100

Strong evidence for PFMT in incontinence and pelvic pain; emerging for other indications.

Faculty demand×10%
35/100

Programs do recruit pelvic-trained faculty, though they prefer WCS when available.

Credential investment×10%
55/100

Faster and cheaper than achieving WCS while still teaching most curricular content.

Evidence base · 162 sources
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    Carbon-dioxide laser versus pelvic floor muscle training for women with stress urinary incontinence: One-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial
    S. C. Rocha-Rangel; G. M. Varella Pereira; C. R. Teatin Juliato; L. G. Oliveira Brito · Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol2026
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114821
  2. 02
    Physiotherapy interventions for pelvic floor dysfunctions in stroke survivors - a scoping review of literature
    S. Anklesaria; R. Padiyar; J. M. Solomon; K. Bø; A. R. Pai; C. R. Rao; S. Umakanth; P. Ramachandra · Top Stroke Rehabil2025
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1080/10749357.2025.2463284
  3. 03
    The hidden power in the miracle of pregnancy: the effect of pelvic floor muscle training on fetal and fetal-maternal blood circulation and pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy, a randomized controlled trial
    M. Başer Seçer; S. Çi̇çek Güvendi̇k; O. Çeliker Tosun; O. Yavuz; S. Kurt; G. Tosun; M. Basol Goksuluk · BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth2025
    RCTdoi:10.1186/s12884-025-08412-3
  4. 04
    Comparison of the effect of Kegel plus abdominal exercises and Kegel only exercises on urinary incontinence severity, quality of life, and sleep quality in postmenopausal women with stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial
    Ş. Başgöl; E. Koç; M. M. Kaydırak · Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research2025
    RCTdoi:10.1111/jog.16233
  5. 05
    Physical Therapist Interventions to Prevent Postpartum Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review
    I. Cabrera-Martos; C. Cortés-Alcaraz; P. Jiménez-López; L. López-López; I. Torres-Sánchez; E. Díaz-Mohedo · PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal2025
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1093/ptj/pzaf017
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    Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence: Current Advances in Non-Pharmacological Therapies
    Y. Chen; F. Zhang; P. Zheng; D. Cui; X. Fan · Arch Esp Urol2025
    Otherdoi:10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20257801.1
  7. 07
    Acupuncture combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation training for postpartum stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    W. Chu; X. Deng; L. Gao; X. Gao · Clinical Rehabilitation2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1177/02692155251324585
  8. 08
    Guiding Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Mixed Methods Study on the Use and Effectiveness of Verbal Cues in Females With Urinary Incontinence
    P. Crane; N. L. Dugan; A. Unwala; T. Pimenta; M. C. O'Hara; C. K. Thompson · Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy2025
    Otherdoi:10.1097/JWH.0000000000000332
  9. 09
    Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle and Education-based Therapies on Bladder, Bowel, Vaginal, Sexual, Psychological Function, Quality of Life, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Function in Females Treated for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
    M. P. Cyr; T. Jones; U. N. Colombage; H. C. Frawley · Curr Oncol Rep2025
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1007/s11912-024-01633-3
  10. 10
    Pelvic floor and sexual dysfunctions after genital gender-affirming surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    M. Dominoni; A. L. Scatigno; M. F. Pasquali; C. Bergante; F. Gariboldi; B. Gardella · J Sex Med2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae146
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    Pelvic floor muscle training with feedback or biofeedback for urinary incontinence in women
    A. C. N. Fernandes; C. H. Jorge; M. Weatherall; I. V. Ribeiro; S. A. Wallace; E. J. C. Hay-Smith · Cochrane Database Syst Rev2025
    Otherdoi:10.1002/14651858.CD009252.pub2
  12. 12
    Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Treating Urinary Incontinence in Female Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic
    A. Finley; L. Romesburg; S. G. Baumann; A. Yannaccone; P. Crane · International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training2025
    Otherdoi:10.1123/ijatt.2025-0026
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    Pelvic floor physical therapy: Enhancing patient outcomes
    M. Francis; M. Thielen; C. Austin; B. Strelow · Jaapa2025
    Otherdoi:10.1097/01.Jaa.0000000000000259
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    Efficacy of preoperative-guided pelvic floor exercises on urinary incontinence and quality of life after robotic radical prostatectomy
    C. García-Sánchez; I. García Obrero; C. Muñoz-Calahorro; A. J. Rodríguez-Pérez; R. A. Medina-López · Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed)2025
    Otherdoi:10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501702
  15. 15
    THE EFFECT OF PELVIC CONTROL EXERCISES ON STANDING POSTURE IN CHILDREN WITH SPASTIC DIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
    A. Gupta; S. Sen · Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation2025
    RCTdoi:10.21653/tjpr.1413181
  16. 16
    Effect of Kegel Exercise-Focused Intervention on Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women
    H. G. Hakbilen; S. Ince · Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing2025
    Otherdoi:10.1097/WON.0000000000001162
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    Pelvic floor physical therapy for functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    J. Hao; A. Remis; Y. Tang; B. Huang; Y. Pu; Y. Sun; Y. Yao · Pediatr Surg Int2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1007/s00383-025-06029-3
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    Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in managing urinary incontinence in pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus
    P. G. Harati; S. M. Hosseini; A. Javaheri; F. D. Manshadi; A. A. Baghban · Turkish Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology2025
    Otherdoi:10.4274/tjod.galenos.2025.22470
  19. 19
    The Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Enhancing Muscular Function and Providing Colorectal Symptom Relief: A Case Report
    T. Hernández · Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal2025
    Case seriesPMID 186787053
  20. 20
    The Impact of Pre-Treatment Nurse-Led Pelvic Floor Exercises on Radiotherapy-Induced Incontinence in Gynaecological Cancer Patients
    S. N. Hettiarachchi; L. Weerarathna Vidana Arachchige Sachindra · International Journal of Caring Sciences2025
    OtherPMID 185283593
  21. 21
    Pelvic floor muscle function in women with urinary incontinence treated with different therapeutic techniques: A pre-post randomized controlled pilot study
    J. P. Hort; E. R. Mendoza Arbieto; F. Fukuda; S. Brandão; T. Da Roza · J Bodyw Mov Ther2025
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.03.006
  22. 22
    Individualized Pelvic Floor Muscle Training with Single Session Versus Long Term Biofeedback for Treating Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Prospective Randomized Trial
    A. Kılıçkap; Y. Akkoç; A. Ö. Yeniel · Clinical & Experimental Health Sciences2025
    RCTdoi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1462829
  23. 23
    Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in the recovery of patients after low anterior resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    M. J. Kim; S. Yeom; Y. M. Kim · European Journal of Oncology Nursing2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102918
  24. 24
    Feasibility and Acceptability of a Protocol-Based Telehealth Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Postpartum Women: A Pilot Randomized Trial
    J. Kinder; T. E. Davenport; W. Katzman; A. C. W. Lee; T. Meriage-Reiter; A. Roberts; J. Bottarini; T. Goodrich; V. Cheuy · Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy2025
    RCTdoi:10.1097/JWH.0000000000000329
  25. 25
    Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined with Electrical Stimulation Therapy on Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Meta-Analysis
    S. Li; S. Zhang; L. Zhao; X. Xiong · Urol Int2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1159/000543133
  26. 26
    Electrical pudendal nerve stimulation versus pelvic floor muscle training with transrectal electrical stimulation for post-radical prostatectomy incontinence: a cohort study
    T. Li; S. Wang; Q. Chen; T. Lv; Z. Huang · Sci Rep2025
    Cohort studydoi:10.1038/s41598-025-25567-3
  27. 27
    The feasibility and effects of a telehealth-delivered physical therapy program for postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence: A pilot mixed-methods study
    K. Y. Lin; C. Y. Chen; P. C. Wu; M. H. Huang; Y. C. Ou; Y. L. Kao; K. H. Lin · Maturitas2025
    Pilot/feasibilitydoi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2025.108376
  28. 28
    Efficacy of electrical stimulation in comparison to active training of pelvic floor muscles on stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women: a systematic review with meta-analysis
    A. C. Lunardi; G. C. Foltran; D. F. Carro; L. T. Y. Silveira; J. M. Haddad; E. A. G. Ferreira · Disability & Rehabilitation2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1080/09638288.2024.2419424
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    Effectiveness of pelvic myofascial trigger point release for the therapy of sexual dysfunction in women after vaginal delivery: A prospective pilot study
    Y.-R. Mao; W. Fan; Y. Zhu; Q. Gu; Q. Jin; Z. Liu · Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2587-1250)2025
    Cohort studydoi:10.5606/tftrd.2025.15136
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    Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence symptoms in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    E. G. Marcellou; S. Stasi; V. Giannopapas; K. Bø; D. Bakalidou; M. Konstadoulakis; G. Papathanasiou · Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.11.040
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    Does Adding TENS to Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Effect on Urodynamics and Clinical Results in Children With Spina Bifida?
    Ö. Özdemir Ayla; K. Özel Ş; G. Acar; İ. Alataş · Neurourol Urodyn2025
    Otherdoi:10.1002/nau.25628
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    Comparison of the effects of bariatric surgery and pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence in elderly women with obesity
    H. Peng; Y. Xian; J. Zhang · Surg Pract Sci2025
    Otherdoi:10.1016/j.sipas.2025.100303
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    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Female Sexual Dysfunction
    S. A. Prendergast; J. Mueller · Clin Obstet Gynecol2025
    Otherdoi:10.1097/grf.0000000000000907
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    Effects of a newly developed body technique program vs. pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence outcomes in middle-aged women
    A. J. Rukavina; M. Andrijašević; D. Kalafatić · Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol2025
    Otherdoi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114510
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    Effects of a home-based pelvic floor muscle training with and without action and cue observation on urinary incontinence after prostatectomy: A randomized controlled trial
    F. Russo; F. Temporiti; D. Cifoletti; E. Benaglia; C. Franzini; V. Fasulo; M. Paciotti; N. M. Buffi; R. Gatti · Clinical Rehabilitation2025
    RCTdoi:10.1177/02692155241309086
  36. 36
    Pelvic congestion syndrome management: a comparative study of targeted physiotherapy interventions
    R. S; J. G. N; H. Ps; P. S; N. Lakshmanan; M. Jain; V. S; S. Sharma · Fizjoterapia Polska2025
    Otherdoi:10.56984/8ZG7D19GXVH
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    A Retrospective Study of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined with Biofeedback Stimulation versus Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Alone in the Treatment of Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence
    L. Tong; X. Li; J. Qiu · Arch Esp Urol2025
    Otherdoi:10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20257806.92
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    Genitourinary syndrome of menopause induced by breast cancer treatments: a randomised clinical trial protocol comparing multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy and fractional CO(2) laser therapy (PILME study)
    M. Torres-Lacomba; C. M. Hernández-Iglesias; C. Del Valle-Rubido; B. Navarro-Brazález; P. Rangel-de la Mata; L. Lorenzo-Gallego; B. Sánchez-Sánchez; M. Salvador-Osuna; J. Lázaro-Carrasco de la Fuente · BMJ Open2025
    RCTdoi:10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104711
  39. 39
    Twelve-Year Follow-Up of a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Versus Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery for Female Moderate to Severe Urinary Incontinence
    H. F. C. van Oorschot; D. Tijsseling; J. Labrie; C. H. van der Vaart · Bjog2025
    RCTdoi:10.1111/1471-0528.18092
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    Indications for the Utilization of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Transgender Women Following Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty: A Narrative Review
    R. C. L. Widenor; M. C. Hofmann · Transgender Health2025
    Narrative reviewdoi:10.1089/trgh.2021.0159
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    Interventions for Maintaining Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
    Y. Wu; Y. Zhong; C. Xu; H. Li; M. Chen; L. Xu · Physiother Res Int2025
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1002/pri.70077
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    Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Z. Yang; J. Liao; S. Zhang; M. Zhang; L. Qiao · Neurourol Urodyn2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1002/nau.70082
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    Additional benefits of pelvic floor proprioceptive training combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
    X. Zhang; L. Zhu; X. Zeng; Z. Liu; S. Yang; H. Zhang; W. Yan; X. Li · Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban2025
    Otherdoi:10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2025.240242
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    Effects of auriculotherapy on urinary incontinence in men with prostate cancer: a randomized controlled trial
    Y. Zhang; S. Wu; K. Zhu; K. Li; Z. Qi; B. Zhu; S. Hou; W. Wang · BMC Complementary Medicine & Therapies2025
    RCTdoi:10.1186/s12906-025-04979-8
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    The Effect of Eight-Week Kegel Exercise on Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Females with Urinary Incontinence
    E. Afshari; E. Eftekhari · Elderly Health Journal2024
    OtherPMID 179686719
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    Effectiveness of auricular acupuncture and pelvic floor muscle training in the management of urinary incontinence following surgical treatment for prostate cancer: A randomized clinical trial
    C. Azevedo; L. R. Ferreira da Mata; L. Cristina de Resende Izidoro; C. de Castro Moura; B. Bacelar Assis Araújo; M. G. Pereira; T. C. Machado Chianca · European Journal of Oncology Nursing2024
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102490
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    Mechanisms for pelvic floor muscle training: Morphological changes and associations between changes in pelvic floor muscle variables and symptoms of female stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse-A narrative review
    K. Bø · Neurourol Urodyn2024
    Narrative reviewdoi:10.1002/nau.25551
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    Effects of pelvic floor muscle training applied with telerehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis having lower urinary track symptoms: A randomized controlled trial
    S. B. Bulbul; I. Keser; C. Yucesan; S. T. Celenay · Health Care for Women International2024
    RCTdoi:10.1080/07399332.2023.2190593
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    Pelvic Floor Disorders Due to Anal Sexual Activity in Men and Women: A Narrative Review
    A. B. Chen; L. Kalichman · Arch Sex Behav2024
    Narrative reviewdoi:10.1007/s10508-024-02995-2
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    A scoping review of the evidence for supervised pelvic floor muscle training for improving signs or symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in post-menopausal women
    H. Crowley; R. Brennen · Physical Therapy Reviews2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1080/10833196.2024.2433348
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    Pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: A protocol study
    M. de Carvalho; L. O. Bezerra; J. M. P. Oliveira; M. C. E. Oliveira; M. Micussi · PLoS One2024
    Study protocoldoi:10.1371/journal.pone.0308701
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    Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary symptoms, vaginal prolapse, sexual function, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life after hysterectomy: a systematic review with meta-analyses
    N. F. F. de Oliveira; C. H. Santuzzi; T. V. da Conceição; J. M. V. Freitas; F. M. G. Liberato; L. R. Nascimento · Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101122
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    Pelvic floor muscle training in men with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence: a scoping review
    J. E. M. dos Santos; V. V. Brasil; C. Azevedo; L. C. de Resende Izidoro; A. J. Guimarães Batista; A. C. Santos Ferreira; L. R. F. da Mata · Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem (RLAE)2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1590/1518-8345.7335.4386
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    Pelvic floor muscle training in telerehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    J. Hao; Z. Yao; A. Remis; B. Huang; Y. Li; X. Yu · Arch Gynecol Obstet2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1007/s00404-024-07380-x
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    Comparisons of approaches to pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in women
    E. J. C. Hay-Smith; M. Starzec-Proserpio; B. Moller; D. Aldabe; L. Cacciari; A. C. R. Pitangui; G. Vesentini; S. J. Woodley; C. Dumoulin; H. C. Frawley; C. H. Jorge; M. Morin; S. A. Wallace; M. Weatherall · Cochrane Database Syst Rev2024
    Otherdoi:10.1002/14651858.CD009508.pub2
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    Comparison of In-person Versus Online Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program Following Prostatectomy
    D. Hutchison; M. K. Jones; S. Ghosal; J. Lawton; K. L. Greene; D. E. Rapp · Urology2024
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    Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Biofeedback Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Effects on Urinary Frequency and Quality of Life in Young Women with Overactive Bladder
    Y. Javadian; R. M. khatir; S. Barat; A. Ghanbarpour; M. Ebrahimi · Journal of Advances in Medical & Biomedical Research2024
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    Effect of easy cupping combined with pelvic floor electrical stimulation and Kegel exercise and pelvic floor muscle surface electromyography on symptoms improvement in women with stress urinary incontinence
    Z. Jingfen; W. Leijuan; L. Lihua · African Journal of Reproductive Health2024
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    Pelvic floor muscle training as treatment for female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    C. H. Jorge; K. Bø; C. Chiazuto Catai; L. G. Oliveira Brito; P. Driusso; M. Kolberg Tennfjord · Am J Obstet Gynecol2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.ajog.2024.01.001
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    Challenges in evaluating pelvic floor physiotherapy based strategies in low anterior resection syndrome: a systematic review and qualitative analysis
    L. J. Lambrineas; H. G. Brock; H. I. Ong; S. Tisseverasinghe; E. Carrington; A. Heriot; A. Burgess; D. Proud; H. Mohan · Colorectal Dis2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1111/codi.16839
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    Virtual reality gaming for rehabilitation of patients with urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
    H. E. Lialy; H. A. Abdalrahman; M. Elsebaie; M. F. Abdrabo; M. Emara; Y. Mosad; M. Elsaid · Physiotherapy Research International2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1002/pri.2112
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    Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training with physical therapy for low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    Y. Lim; Y. Do; S. H. Lee; H. Lee · Clinical Rehabilitation2024
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    Pelvic floor training to prevent stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review
    S. C. Mantilla Toloza; A. F. Villareal Cogollo; K. M. Peña García · Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed)2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.01.007
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    Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Combined Treatment with Intravaginal Diazepam and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Patients with Vulvodynia by Ultrasound Monitoring of Biometric Parameters of Pelvic Muscles: A Pilot Study
    L. Merlino; E. Ciminello; A. I. Volpicelli; S. Tillier; M. F. Pasquali; M. Dominoni; B. Gardella; R. Senatori; B. Dionisi; M. G. Piccioni · Diseases2024
    Pilot/feasibilitydoi:10.3390/diseases12080174
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    Effects of physical exercise on postpartum pelvic floor dysfunctions: a randomized placebo controlled trial
    T. Moleta Vargas; L. Martinez Vargas; E. Lucas Antunes; R. Carlos Sochodolak; J. Vanat de Oliveira; J. Carlos de Goveia; B. Pedroso · Fisioterapia em Movimento2024
    RCTdoi:10.1590/fm.2http://172.24.132.63/TOC/Master/Analyze.aspx#Abstract024.37137
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    Effects of Unsupervised Gluteal Muscle Contraction Versus Unsupervised Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women with Symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    S. Ninomiya; H. Okayama; K. Naito; S. Morikawa · Int Urogynecol J2024
    RCTdoi:10.1007/s00192-024-05880-7
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    Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Treating Faecal Incontinence
    Y. Okawa · Gastrointestinal Disorders2024
    Otherdoi:10.3390/gidisord6030053
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    Applicability of kegel exercises in different urinary incontinences in women: Systematic review
    L. F. M. Pires; M. A. R. d. Costa; E. U. Vitória; M. G. de Souza; L. R. L. Xavier; R. F. de Oliveira · Manual Therapy, Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2024.22.1320
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    Factors influencing engagement in pelvic floor muscle exercise following radical prostatectomy: A scoping review
    Y. Qan'ir; L. Song; K. Knafl; P. Sheeran; H. J. Tan; M. Shahait; A. Al‐Sagarat · International Journal of Urological Nursing2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1111/ijun.12412
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    Isolated bladder training or in combination with other therapies to improve overactive bladder symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
    A. K. Rocha; S. Monteiro; I. Campos; M. Volpato; D. Verleun; L. Valim; C. Riccetto; S. Botelho · Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101102
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    Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Interventions in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    C. Rodríguez-Longobardo; O. López-Torres; A. Guadalupe-Grau; M. Gómez-Ruano · Sports Health2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1177/19417381231195305
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    Bipolar Radiofrequency Treatment of the Vaginal Canal in Conjunction with Patient Education and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for the Treatment of Women with Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    R. Rothenberger; L. Cheuck; T. Blusewicz; Y. Diaz; M. Karram · Journal of Gynecologic Surgery2024
    Otherdoi:10.1089/gyn.2023.0142
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    Comparing the effectiveness of laser therapy with pelvic floor strengthening exercises and interferential therapy in reducing postpartum low back pain
    J. A. S; K. M; D. S; B. Ravichandran · Fizjoterapia Polska2024
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