A Feasibility Study on the Value of Pelvic Floor Training After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery

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A feasibility study to assess the practicality of physiotherapy treatment after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery and the effect on recurrent POP symptoms, pelvic floor activity and general physical fitness. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common problem among women and many do need surgery. Little is ...

A feasibility study to assess the practicality of physiotherapy treatment after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery and the effect on recurrent POP symptoms, pelvic floor activity and general physical fitness. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common problem among women and many do need surgery. Little is known about recurrence of POP surgeries. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has positive effects on POP symptoms and quality of life. Research shows PFMT can reduce stage of the prolapse. Before surgery POP-Q stage will be measured by urogynocologist. Pelvic floor muscle activity will be measured with EMG vaginal probes. General physical fitness will be tested with 30s chair-stand and core strenght with prone bride test. An Icelandic version of The Australian Female PelvicFloor questionnaire will be used to assess symptoms and affect on quality of life. Participants will be randomized into two groups, intervention and control group. The control group gets standard care at the hospital. The interventional group gets physiotherapy with PFMT, conventional advise and support. During 16 weeks intervention participants get four sessions with specialized physiotherapist and two follow up phone calls. Follow up measures will be made at 12 months.

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