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ABSTRACT
To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on perimenopausal women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). A two-group longitudinal experimental design with multiple comparisons. The intervention group (n = 37) received a 3-month intervention combining Kegel and yoga exercise. The control group (n = 37) received Kegel exercise. The combined training alleviated PFD symptoms, improved life quality and increased pelvic floor muscle strength of perimenopausal women. Women with PDF symptoms can integrate PFMT and yoga exercise to promote rehabilitation and improved outcomes. Combined exercise should be taught and practiced under supervision by qualified health professionals.
Disclosure statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Author’s contribution
XFN: Conceptualization; Data curation; Investigation; Methodology; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Writing original draft; Review & editing.
LR: Conceptualization; Data curation; Investigation; Methodology; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Writing original draft; Review & editing.
SWY: Data curation; Methodology; Validation; Visualization; Writing original draft.
S. R. Redding: Conceptualization; Methodology; Supervision; Validation; Review & editing.
Y-QOY*: Conceptualization; Data curation; Investigation; Methodology; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Review & editing.
QZ*: Conceptualization; Data curation; Investigation; Methodology; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Review & editing.
Data availability statement
There are no linked research data sets for this article. The data are confidential.