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A Study on 10-Week Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Exercise Prescription for Female Patients with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
March 8, 2025
Lu Zhang et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-week combined aerobic and resistance training program in improving pelvic floor muscle strength and function in postpartum women with female pelvic floor dysfunction (FPFD).

Results Summary

The 10-week intervention significantly improved the maximum value of fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers and the average value of slow-twitch (type I) muscle fibers while reducing resting tension and variability. It also enhanced rise and recovery times for both muscle fiber types.

Population

Postpartum women diagnosed with female pelvic floor dysfunction (FPFD).

Effective Dosage

Not specified (combined aerobic and resistance training program).

Duration

10 weeks.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (12)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
increase
maximum value of fast-twitch muscle fibers (type II)
postpartum women with FPFD
-
significantly improved
#1
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
increase
average value of slow-twitch muscle fibers (type I)
postpartum women with FPFD
-
improved
#2
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
decrease
resting tension
postpartum women with FPFD
-
reducing
#3
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
decrease
variability
postpartum women with FPFD
-
reducing
#4
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
increase
pelvic floor muscle strength
postpartum women
-
effectively improves
#5
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
increase
maximum value of fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers
postpartum women
-
enhances
#6
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
decrease
rise and recovery times
postpartum women
-
reduces
#7
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
increase
slow-twitch (type I) muscle fiber function
postpartum women
-
improves
#8
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
increase
mean value
postpartum women
-
increasing
#9
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
decrease
variability
postpartum women
-
reducing
#10
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
decrease
rise time
postpartum women
-
reducing
#11
10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription
decrease
recovery time
postpartum women
-
reducing
#12
Abstract

Background/Objectives: Female pelvic floor dysfunction (FPFD) is a prevalent condition affecting postpartum women. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription in improving pelvic floor muscle strength and function in postpartum women with FPFD. Methods: Thirty postpartum women diagnosed with FPFD underwent a 10-week exercise intervention. This study adopted a single-group pre-post design. Pelvic floor muscle electromyography assessment indicators were measured before and after the intervention. Results: The exercise intervention significantly improved the maximum value of fast-twitch muscle fibers (type II) and the average value of slow-twitch muscle fibers (type I) while reducing resting tension and variability. Conclusions: A 10-week combined aerobic and resistance training exercise prescription effectively improves pelvic floor muscle strength in postpartum women. It enhances the maximum value of fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers, reduces rise and recovery times, and improves slow-twitch (type I) muscle fiber function, including increasing the mean value and reducing variability, rise time, and recovery time.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality70/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.20
Normalized Score0.68
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