Assessment of Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness and Residual Bladder Volume Before and After Pelvic Floor Exercises

Ultrasound Assessment of Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness and Residual Bladder Volume Before and After Pelvic Floor Exercises

The study will be conducted on 40 women between the ages of 20-40 who volunteer to participate in the study. All participants will be selected from individuals who have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction and have no history of pelvic surgery. Pelvic floor dysfunction will be diagnosed by an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist. Participants will be divided into two groups as the Pelvic floor exercise group and the control group.

The study will be conducted on 40 women between the ages of 20-40 who volunteer to participate in the study. All participants will be selected from individuals who have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction and have no history of pelvic surgery. Pelvic floor dysfunction will be diagnosed by an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist. Participants will be divided into two groups as the Pelvic floor exercise group and the control group. Group distributions will be made by randomization.org website. Participants in the pelvic floor exercise group will be instructed to do daily pelvic floor exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist specialized in pelvic health. No exercises will be given to women diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction in this group. Women will continue their routine lives and their evaluations will be made.

Inclusion Criteria:

• were being between 20-40 years of age,
• having pelvic floor dysfunction,
• not having any problems that would prevent performing pelvic floor exercises

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous pelvic surgery
• active urinary tract infections
• neurological conditions affecting bladder control