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  • Women's Health Research
  • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

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  • The RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) study requires standardized pelvic muscle (PM) assessments for women's bladder health.
  • A consistent and replicable method for PM assessment was needed for the in-person exams.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a standardized training program for comprehensive pelvic muscle assessment (CPMA).
  • To ensure competency and consistency in PM assessments across multiple research sites.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a CPMA program based on literature review and expert opinion.
  • Created e-Learning modules covering PM anatomy, prolapse assessment, muscle integrity, strength, and pain.
  • Implemented hands-on simulation and certification with a performance checklist and feedback process.

Main Results:

  • Seventeen trainees completed the full CPMA training program.
  • All trainees successfully met the 85% required pass rate for certification.

Conclusions:

  • The RISE CPMA training program successfully standardized PM assessments for the PLUS study.
  • This standardized approach is valuable for researchers and clinicians performing CPMA.