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A Study on 10-Week Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Exercise Prescription for Female Patients with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Female pelvic floor dysfunction (FPFD) is a prevalent condition affecting postpartum women. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription in improving pelvic floor muscle strength and function in postpartum women with FPFD. Methods: Thirty postpartum women diagnosed with FPFD underwent a 10-week exercise intervention. This study adopted a single-group pre–post design. Pelvic floor muscle electromyography assessment indicators were measured before and after the intervention. Results: The exercise intervention significantly improved the maximum value of fast-twitch muscle fibers (type II) and the average value of slow-twitch muscle fibers (type I) while reducing resting tension and variability. Conclusions: A 10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription effectively improves pelvic floor muscle strength in postpartum women. It enhances the maximum value of fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers, reduces rise and recovery times, and improves slow-twitch (type I) muscle fiber function, including increasing the mean value and reducing variability, rise time, and recovery time.

Source: Healthcare

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13060592

Authors: Lu Zhang, Jingbo He, Quancheng Zhang, Ling Wang

Institutions: Macau University of Science and Technology, Tongling University, Xi'an Shiyou University

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258