Can pelvic floor muscle training prevent perineal laceration? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lia Gomes LopesMarianne Maia Dutra BalsellsCamila Teixeira Moreira VasconcelosThelma Leite de AraújoFrancisca Elisângela Teixeira LimaPriscila de Souza Aquino

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2021)

Pelvic floor muscle training does not prevent perineal laceration. Further studies are needed to investigate different protocols and interventions.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
virtual reality
physical activity