Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

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Status: Recruiting

HIFEM in Pospartum (High Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic Technology)

The goal of this non-randomized community clinical trial is to test how effective HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology (BTL Emsella) is in strengthening pelvic floor muscles. The study focuses on first-time mothers who have recently given birth (postpartum) via vaginal delivery and are not showing symptoms of dysfunction. The main question this study aims to answer is: \- Can pelvic floor strength be restored after being exposed to weakening risk factors like pregnancy and childbirth? How to study works; The researcher will compare two groups of women to see how their muscles recover: 1. Those who receive the Emsella HIFEM treatment. 2. Those who follow their natural recovery without the treatment. Participant Journey: * Initial Check-up: Once the standard 6-week postpartum recovery period (quarantine) is over. * Eligibility: The researcher checks if participants meet the study criteria. * Decision: After receiving full information and signing a consent form, participants decide whether or not to undergo the treatment. * Final Results: A follow-up assessment is conducted 3 months after the first visit, regardless of whether the treatment was used.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere VirgiliUpdated: Apr 14, 2026Locations: 1
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Primiparous women [+5]

Implanted devices: Such as pacemakers, defibrillators, or neurostimulators. [+15]

Status: Recruiting

Comparison of Rehabilitation Exercise Protocol (5R) and Swiss Ball Training for Postpartum Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Postpartum pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common condition affecting many women after childbirth. Weakness or impairment of the pelvic floor muscles can lead to symptoms such as urinary incontinence, pelvic discomfort, and reduced quality of life. Rehabilitation exercises targeting pelvic floor muscles are widely used to restore muscle strength and improve functional outcomes. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a structured Rehabilitation Exercise Protocol (5R) with Swiss ball training in improving pelvic floor muscle function among postpartum women diagnosed with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. The 5R protocol focuses on progressive rehabilitation strategies including relaxation, recruitment, resistance, repetition, and recovery of pelvic floor muscles. Swiss ball training involves exercises performed on a stability ball that aim to enhance core stability, pelvic control, and muscular coordination. Eligible postpartum women with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive the structured 5R rehabilitation exercise protocol, while the other group will participate in Swiss ball training exercises. Both interventions will be performed for a specified duration under the supervision of trained physiotherapists. Outcome measures will assess pelvic floor muscle strength, functional improvement, and symptom severity before and after the intervention period. The findings of this study may help determine the most effective rehabilitation strategy for improving pelvic floor muscle function and promoting recovery in postpartum women.

Participants needed: 88
Trial details
Age: 20-40Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Rafia AbrarUpdated: Mar 17, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

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