Electromyographic analysis of pelvic floor muscles during the execution of pelvic patterns of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation-concept: An observational study.

Josepha Karinne de O Ferro Alberto G de Moura Filho Keytte Camilla S de Amorim Cláudia Regina O de P Lima José Vicente P Martins Paulo José M Barboza Andrea Lemos Daniella A de Oliveira

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2022)

PFM activity did not differ among the four pelvic patterns of PNF-concept. Nonetheless, the combination of isotonics technique showed a significant effect on PFM compared with baseline, with greater PFM activity during concentric contraction. Pelvic patterns of PNF-concept may be used to increase PFM recruitment in young healthy women.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle