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Just Between Us (and Science): The Women’s Health Lab

Dr. Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD

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Join Dr. Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD, as she takes you behind the scenes of women’s health — from the latest research to everyday experiences. With curiosity, humor, and a love of evidence, Patrícia explores hormones, pregnancy, pelvic health, recovery, and how to stay active through every stage of life. Each episode blends science, stories, and practical insights, making complex health research easy to understand and apply — for women, healthcare professionals, and anyone curious about how our bodies really work. 🎧 Brought to you by Eleva.care

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Pelvic floor muscle function

Just Between Us (and Science): The Women’s Health Lab

9 minutes 24 seconds

1 year ago

Pelvic floor muscle function

Research Report: Pelvic floor muscle function after grade II tears—Surface electromyography test–retest and differences between nulliparous and primiparous

This research article explores the reliability of surface electromyography (sEMG) in measuring pelvic floor muscle (PFM) activation in women who have experienced a grade II perineal tear during childbirth.

The study investigates explicitly the test-retest reliability of sEMG and compares PFM activation between nulliparous (women who have never given birth) and primiparous (women who have given birth once).

The authors find that sEMG is reliable for measuring PFM activation in primiparous women with grade II tears. These women have significantly lower PFM activation during rest and maximal voluntary contraction compared to nulliparous women.

This suggests that grade II perineal tears can negatively impact PFM function and potentially contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).

The study highlights the importance of monitoring PFM function in women with perineal tears. Further research is needed to investigate the long-term effects of these tears on PFM activation and the development of PFD.

https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25180

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