Is there a synergistic relationship between diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles in pregnant women?

CONCLUSION: There may be a synergistic relationship between the diaphragm and PFM in pregnant women, the relationship may weaken as pregnancy progresses, and there may be no coactivation relationship between the two muscles. In order to prevent the occurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy and to increase the effect of rehabilitation programs, the relationship between the diaphragm and the PFM should be determined and more studies should be conducted.PMID:38157829 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.12.023

Source: Reproductive Biology - December 29, 2023 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Sinem Çiçek Özge Çeliker Tosun Manolya Parlas Dilek Bilgi ç Onur Yavuz Sefa Kurt Melda Ba şer Seçer G ökhan Tosun Mehmet Özer Alper İleri Source Type: research