Pelvic Muscle Strength and Function
Conditions
Keywords
pelvic floor muscles - radiotherapy - pelvic cancers
Brief summary
Assessment the effect of radiotherapy treatment on pelvic floor muscles in women with pelvic cancers
Detailed description
Evaluate the impact of radiotherapy treament on pelvic floor muscles strength and function in women with cervical and rectal cancers
Interventions
using pressure perineometer to evaluate pelvic floor muscles strength and using PFDI to evaluate pelvic floor muscles function
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* women between 30 -50 years old * diagnosed with cervix or rectal cancers * married * will be treated with preoperative radiotherapy for at least 5 weeks * had not any pelvic operations in the past
Exclusion criteria
* un married women * Age below 30 or above 50 years old * has another type of pelvic tumors * has any metastasis * had any pelvic surgeries * will be treated with short course radiotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PFM strength and function | 3 months | Pelvic floor muscles strength and function |
Countries
Egypt