Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Southern Urogynecology, West Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America
Research Article
Improving Core Muscle Strength, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Postpartum women by consecutive noninvasive Abdominal and Pelvic Floor treatments with High-intensity focused electromagnetic and Radiofrequency devices
Author(s): JD McCoy*, Julene B. Samuels, Andrea Pezzella and Jyoti Bandi
Objective: Women's bodies undergo deleterious changes due to pregnancy. Regaining core muscle strength after childbirth is essential in managing pelvic floor disorders and abdominal separation. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of abdominal HIFEM and synchronized RF with consecutive pelvic (standalone HIFEM) treatments for core muscle strengthening and improving quality of life postpartum. Methods: Thirty-six female subjects (27-44 years, BMI 19.4 – 34.5 kg/m2 ) were enrolled in case series study. The treatment schedule consisted of seven visits, four HIFEM+RF abdominal procedures spaced 5-10 days apart, and six standalone HIFEM pelvic floor procedures spaced 2-4 days apart. Both procedures were used consecutively at the first, third, and fifth treatment visits. The HIFEM+RF was applied prior to HIFEM-only treatments. The follow-up visits were scheduled one and th.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167- 0420.23.12.672