Finite element-based prioritization of pelvic floor muscles for rehabilitation to maintain urinary and fecal control in elderly women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to utilize finite element analysis (FEA) to explore the effects of different rehabilitation training methods on the ability of elderly women to maintain urinary and fecal control. It also seeks to determine the muscle prioritization during pelvic rehabilitation training, providing a scientific basis for personalized rehabilitation nursing.

Methods

A 3D pelvic-thigh modeling was constructed based on CT and MRI images from a 70-year-old Chinese elderly female volunteer. Model validity was verified by assessing relative changes in waist circumference, RVA, and ARA against imaging measurements, with geometric deviations controlled within 10%. The material properties of the muscles were altered to simulate the effects of five different physical rehabilit

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12682634 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature