RT Journal Article
T1 Functional Exercise Versus Specific Pelvic Floor Exercise: Observational Pilot Study in Female University Students
A1 Díaz-Mohedo, Esther
A1 Odriozola Aguirre, Itxaso
K1 Fisioterapia
K1 Suelo pélvico - Ejercicios terapéuticos
AB Objectives: To evaluate the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the pelvic floor musculature (PFM) that takes place when performing the functional movement screen (FMS) exercise, comparing it with the activation in the maximum voluntary contraction of PFM in the supine position (MVC-SP) and standing (MVC-ST). Material and Methods: A descriptive, observational study conducted in two phases. In the first study phase, the baseline EMG activity of PFM was measured in the supine position and standing during MVC-SP and MVC-ST and during the execution of the seven exercises that make up the FMS. In the second phase of the study, the baseline EMG activity of PFM was measured in the supine position and standing during MVC-SP and MVC-ST and during the FMS exercise that produced the most EMG in the pilot phase: trunk stability push-up (PU). ANOVA, Friedman’s and Pearson’s tests were used. Results: All FMS exercises performed in the pilot phase showed a value below 100% maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) except PU, which presented an average value of 101.3 μv (SD = 54.5): 112% MVC (SD = 37.6). In the second phase of the study, it was observed that there were no significant differences (p = 0.087) between the three exercises performed: MVC-SP, MVC-ST and PU (39.2 μv (SD = 10.4), 37.5 μv (SD = 10.4) and 40.7 μv (SD = 10.2), respectively). Conclusions: There is no evidence of the existence of significant differences in EMG activation in PFM among the three exercises analysed: MVC-SP, MVC-ST and PU. The results show better EMG values in the functional exercise of PU.
PB MDPI
YR 2023
FD 2023-02-14
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/26112
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/26112
LA eng
NO Díaz-Mohedo E, Odriozola Aguirre I, Molina García E, Infantes-Rosales MA, Hita-Contreras F. Functional Exercise Versus Specific Pelvic Floor Exercise: Observational Pilot Study in Female University Students. Healthcare. 2023; 11(4):561. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040561
NO Partial funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 19 ene 2026