Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFDs) postpartum N81.9, N39.3 und N39.4
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Female participants who have not previously given birth (controll group), isometric hip muscle strength is measured once using the Tindeq Progressor, pelvic floor activity is measured using s
Sponsors
Tirol Kliniken GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Ability to understand the study information and provide informed consent. - Participation either as a woman following vaginal childbirth in the early postpartum period (1–6 weeks postpartum) or as a control participant matched for age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity level.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Previous pelvic floor or hip surgery, or relevant urogenital conditions (e.g., pelvic organ prolapse = stage 2, chronic pelvic pain). - Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that may affect pelvic floor or hip muscle function. - Multiple pregnancy (e.g., twins or higher-order multiples). - Cesarean section delivery. - Inability to voluntarily contract the pelvic floor muscles. - Delivery before 37 weeks of gestation. - Current pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The isometric hip muscle strength, measured using dynamometry, the activity of the pelvic floor muscles, measured using surface electromyography (sEMG) and the strength of the pelvic floor muscles, measured using manometry, are measured once in the control group (Arm 1) and three times in the other two groups (6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months postpartum). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess pelvic floor dysfunction, the German Pelvic Floor Questionnaire is administered once to the control group (Arm 1) and three times to the other two groups (6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months postpartum). | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactPeter Widschwendter
Tirol Kliniken - A.ö. Landeskrankenhaus Hall
Outcome results
None listed