Most of the pelvic floor muscle functions in women differ in different body positions, yet others remain similar: systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic literature review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of body position on the measurement of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) contractility and to analyze the influential factors.

Data sources

Five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Scopus) were searched for relevant studies published up to 12nd October 2023.

Study selection or eligibility criteria

Included cross-sectional studies had to involve the assessment of pelvic floor muscle function in at least two positions.

Study appraisal and synthesis methods

We calculated standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) to ascertain the potential effect of body position on outcomes.

Results

In total, we included 11 cross-secti

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662015 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature