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Dominika Michalik1,2, Urszula Herman3, Klaudia Stangel-Wojcikiewicz4

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Objective methods like manometry, electromyography (EMG), and ultrasonography (USG) can precisely assess pelvic floor muscle function in women with urinary incontinence, aiding diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence often stems from pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, yet objective assessment methods lack standardized guidelines.
  • Current popular assessment methods, such as palpation, are subjective and may not accurately reflect muscle strength.
  • There is a need for reliable, quantitative tools to evaluate pelvic floor muscle function in women experiencing urinary incontinence.

Approach:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted on the PubMed database, focusing on English-language studies published between 2011 and 2021.
  • Keywords included "Pelvic Floor" (mh), "Pelvic Floor Disorders" (mh), and "Urinary Incontinence" (mh).
  • Inclusion criteria specified interventional studies utilizing quantitative tools for pelvic floor muscle assessment in women with urinary incontinence, excluding methods not suitable for clinical practice.

Key Points:

  • Fifty-two articles were analyzed, identifying five primary objective methods for assessing pelvic floor muscle function: manometry, electromyography (EMG), ultrasonography (USG), dynamometry, and accelerometry.
  • Manometry, EMG, and USG emerged as the most frequently reported objective assessment techniques.
  • Proper patient positioning is crucial for accurate measurements during these assessments.

Conclusions:

  • Objective tools like manometry, EMG, and USG provide quantitative data for precise diagnosis of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
  • These methods enable accurate monitoring of treatment and rehabilitation progress in women with urinary incontinence.
  • Standardizing the use of objective assessment tools can improve the management of pelvic floor disorders.