perineometry

English

Noun

perineometry (uncountable)

1. The measurement of the strength of voluntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles
   • 2015 July 22, Özlem Çınar Özdemır et al., “The effect of parity on pelvic floor muscle strength and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence: a cross sectional study”, in Journal of Physical Therapy Science‎^[1], volume 27, →DOI:

     Peschers et al. 24 ) used palpation, perineometry, and perineal ultrasound 3–8 days after delivery to evaluate PFM strength values of primiparous and multiparous women who had vaginal deliveries.

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