At Studio Duyan, our care is guided by clinical expertise and current research.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is strongly supported for pregnancy and postpartum conditions including incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, diastasis recti, and sexual health. Below is research that informs our clinical approach:
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Floor Conditions
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Effects of pelvic floor muscle training in pregnant women
Pires TF, Pires PM, Costa R, Viana R. Effects of pelvic floor muscle training in pregnant women. Porto Biomed J. 2020;5(5):e077. Published 2020 Sep 16.
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Evaluation of the Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise During Pregnancy on Sexual Function, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Birth Process
Çelebi E, Aslan E. 308 - Evaluation of the Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise During Pregnancy on Sexual Function, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Birth Process. Continence. 2024;12:101650. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cont.2024.101650
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Influence of pelvic floor muscle training alone or as part of a general physical activity program during pregnancy on urinary incontinence, episiotomy and third- or fourth-degree perineal tear: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Zhang D, Bo K, Montejo R, et al. Influence of pelvic floor muscle training alone or as part of a general physical activity program during pregnancy on urinary incontinence, episiotomy and third‐ or fourth‐degree perineal tear: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials. Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica. 2023;103(6). doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14744
Pelvic Pain & Sexual Dysfunction
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Pelvic floor rehabilitation in the treatment of women with dyspareunia: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Pires TF, Pires PM, Costa R, Viana R. Effects of pelvic floor muscle training in pregnant women. Porto Biomed J. 2020;5(5):e077. Published 2020 Sep 16.
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The role of pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic and genital pain-related sexual dysfunction (CME)
Rosenbaum TY, Owens A. The role of pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic and genital pain-related sexual dysfunction (CME). J Sex Med. 2008;5(3):513-525. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2007.00761.x
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Effect in Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Franco MM, Pena CC, de Freitas LM, Antônio FI, Lara LAS, Ferreira CHJ. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Effect in Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sex Med. 2021;18(7):1236-1244. doi:10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.05.005
Diastasis Recti Abdominis
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Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Beamish NF, Davenport MH, Ali MU, et al. Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2025;59(8):562-575. Published 2025 Mar 31. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108619
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The Impact of Exercising on Pelvic Symptom Severity, Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength, and Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study
Vesting S, Gutke A, Fagevik Olsén M, Rembeck G, Larsson MEH. The Impact of Exercising on Pelvic Symptom Severity, Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength, and Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study. Phys Ther. 2024;104(4):pzad171. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzad171
Urinary Incontinence
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Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training and bladder training for women with urinary incontinence in primary care: a pragmatic controlled trial
Vaz CT, Sampaio RF, Saltiel F, Figueiredo EM. Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training and bladder training for women with urinary incontinence in primary care: a pragmatic controlled trial. Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23(2):116-124. doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2019.01.007
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The Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Combined with Core Stability Exercise on Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence following the Treatment of Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain
Nipa SI, Sriboonreung T, Paungmali A, Phongnarisorn C. The Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Combined with Core Stability Exercise on Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence following the Treatment of Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain. Adv Urol. 2022;2022:2051374. Published 2022 Sep 5. doi:10.1155/2022/2051374
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Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Quality of Life in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Curillo-Aguirre CA, Gea-Izquierdo E. Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Quality of Life in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas). 2023;59(6):1004. Published 2023 May 23. doi:10.3390/medicina59061004
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Stress Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Health Technology Assessment
Ontario Health (Quality) . Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Stress Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Health Technology Assessment. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser. 2024;24(6):1-172. Published 2024 Aug 5.
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Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial
Stüpp L, Resende AP, Oliveira E, Castro RA, Girão MJ, Sartori MG. Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. Int Urogynecol J. 2011;22(10):1233-1239. doi:10.1007/s00192-011-1428-x
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The efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Li C, Gong Y, Wang B. The efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J. 2016;27(7):981-992. doi:10.1007/s00192-015-2846-y