Evaluation of two different contraction types on pelvic floor muscle activity of the effects in patients without urinary incontinence with transabdominal ultrasound

To understand whether the effects of pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscle strength by non-invasive method could be determined or not. The study included 120 women who were asymptomatic according to the Global Pelvic Floor Bother Questionnaire and volunteered. After recording the physical and sociodemographic characteristics of women were given 1 hour training by a physiotherapist. In this training, two different contraction methods (pelvic floor muscle contraction, anal contraction) were taught theoretically and practically. Pelvic floor muscle function was evaluated under transabdominal ultrasonography. Measurements were repeated 3 times for each contraction and the means of 3 measurements were taken for analysis. The sequencing of the contractions was determined by random method. Women divided into 2 groups as inactive and minimal active according to physical activity levels by using International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. In light of these test results, the pelvic floor muscle function was found to be stronger in pelvic floor muscle contraction than anal contraction