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A 4-Week Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Program in Female Medical Students: Knowledge and Ultrasound Assessment
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk
Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a four-week pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training program using different activation strategies on pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. An additional objective was to assess participants' knowledge of pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function, and voluntary activation. Healthy female medical students were assigned to one of three training groups: a breathing exercise group, an isolated pelvic floor muscle contraction group, or a combined pelvic floor muscle contraction with breathing group. The training program lasted four weeks. Pelvic floor muscle function was assessed before and after the intervention using transabdominal ultrasound imaging. Prior to the intervention, participants completed an author-developed questionnaire assessing their knowledge of pelvic floor muscles.
Official title: Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Knowledge and Ultrasound Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Before and After a 4-Week Training Program in Female Medical Students.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 28 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
49
Start Date
2025-11-14
Completion Date
2025-12-16
Last Updated
2026-08-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Breathing exercises
Participants performed breathing exercises for four weeks. The training focused on diaphragmatic breathing and improving coordination between respiratory patterns and pelvic floor muscle function. Participants received instructions on proper breathing technique and performed exercises regularly according to the study protocol.
Pelvic floor muscle contraction training
Participants performed isolated voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions for four weeks. The training focused on conscious activation and strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles. Participants received instructions on correct pelvic floor muscle contraction technique and performed exercises regularly according to the study protocol.
Locations (1)
Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland