Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Nocturia Quality-of-Life Questionnaire.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The objective was to cross-culturally adapt and check for the reliability, internal consistency, and validity of the Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) in Brazilian Portuguese (N-QoL-Br).

Methods: The questionnaire was translated according to international guidelines, included forward-translation, back-translation, and consensus among an expert committee. Participants with nocturia completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder, and the General Quality of Life Assessment Questionnaire SF-36 (Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey), in addition to the N-QoL-Br.

Electromyographic activity of pelvic floor muscles in different positions during the use an innovative vaginal educator: Cross-sectional study.

The pelvic floor requires an integrated anatomical structure owing to its multiple functions. Therefore, it is necessary to study methods for improving muscle recruitment during training. This study aimed to analyze the effect of using an innovative vaginal trainer on the bioelectrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles.

A randomized trial comparing vaginal laser therapy and pelvic floor physical therapy for treating women with stress urinary incontinence.

Introduction: Female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is considered a major public health issue. Physical therapy is an important conservative treatment; however, it is primarily limited by poor long-term compliance. Furthermore, surgical treatment entails significant risks.

Comparison of transcutaneous electrical tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder: a multi-arm randomized controlled trial with blinded assessment.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of tibial nerve transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for an overactive bladder, considering the sites of application and frequency of attendance.

Methods: This multi-arm randomized controlled trial enrolled 137 adult women (61.0±9.

A guide to physiotherapy in urogynecology for patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction And Aim: Physiotherapy in urogynecology faces challenges to safely continuing its work, considering the adoption of social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some guidelines have already been published for urogynecology; however, no specific documents have been produced on physiotherapy in urogynecology. This article aimed to offer guidance regarding physiotherapy in urogynecology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Effect of Pelvic Floor and Hip Muscle Strengthening in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of strengthening the hip muscles in addition to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

Methods: This study used a prospective, assessor-blind, randomized clinical trial with parallel groups. We randomly allocated 47 individuals with stress urinary incontinence to 2 groups: 1 performing only pelvic floor strengthening exercises (PF, n = 21) and the other performing pelvic floor strengthening exercises plus exercises for the gluteus maximus and medius and hip adductor muscles (PFH, n = 22).

Content and functionality features of voiding diary applications for mobile devices in Brazil: a descriptive analysis.

Introduction And Hypothesis: A voiding diary is a method to investigate lower urinary tract symptoms. The purpose was to elaborate a descriptive analysis of nonpaid voiding diaries for mobile applications and to compare them regarding their quality.

Methods: We searched the platforms of iTunes (Apple Inc.

Sexual performance and pelvic floor muscle strength in patients with fibromyalgia: a controlled cross-sectional study.

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic and widespread pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue, psychological distress and morning stiffness. These patients also present symptoms such as depression, sexual dysfunctions and reproductive problems. Sexuality involves several aspects, including pelvic floor functionality, and one question is whether the sexual performance of women with fibromyalgia is associated with pelvic floor function or other characteristics of the disease.

Lower urinary tract symptoms and perineal function in women with and without fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Fibromyalgia (FM) studies have focused on pain, but a 2010 review of the diagnostic criteria pointed to other symptoms including urinary incontinence (UI). Women with FM present pain, fatigue, and reduced muscle strength; the research hypothesis was that pelvic floor (PF) muscles would be weaker; therefore, FM could be associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and compromise quality of life (QoL). The aim of this paper was to compare PF function, urinary symptoms, and their impact on QoL in women with and without FM and to verify if there is association between FM and LUTS.

Quality of life and discriminating power of two questionnaires in fibromyalgia patients: Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey.

Background: Fibromyalgia is a painful syndrome characterized by widespread chronic pain and associated symptoms with a negative impact on quality of life.

Objectives: Considering the subjectivity of quality of life measurements, the aim of this study was to verify the discriminating power of two quality of life questionnaires in patients with fibromyalgia: the generic Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the specific Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 participants divided into Fibromyalgia Group (FG) and Control Group (CG) (n=75 in each group).

Postural assessment software (PAS/SAPO): Validation and reliabiliy.

Objective: This study was designed to estimate the accuracy of the postural assessment software (PAS/SAPO) for measurement of corporal angles and distances as well as the inter- and intra-rater reliabilities.

Introduction: Postural assessment software was developed as a subsidiary tool for postural assessment. It is easy to use and available in the public domain.