Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5676245 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
This study confirms that pelvic floor muscle morphometry and function are impaired in primiparous women with puborectalis avulsion in the early postpartum period. Moreover, it highlights specific muscle parameters that are altered such as passive properties, strength, speed of contraction, and endurance.
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Authors
Marie-Pierre MPT, Jennifer PhD, Vivien MBChB, FRANZCOG, Chantale PT, PhD, Isabelle MD, Mélanie PT, PhD,