1* Faculty of Physiotherapy, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujrat.
2 Assistant Professor, SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat, Gujrat1 Ph.D. Supervisor, Professor - Principal and Faculty of Physiotherapy, Marwadi University, Rajkot
The well-established traditional methods like Kegel exercises and manual therapy, have certain limitations regarding patient compliance and effectiveness. In this present study, the researchers explored the extent at which pelvic floor muscle contractions in women can be altered through activity observation training. The Primary objective of the study was to assess the effect of Action Observation Training on pelvic floor strength in the present Study included total of 60 participants based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Married women aged 25 to 40 years, and females who had either self-reported or clinically assessed pelvic muscle dysfunction were included in the study. Whereas females having pregnancy, current use of muscle relaxants, previous spinal surgery, neurological diseases, vaginal infections, and pelvic pathologies were excluded. For assessment of the results, modified Oxford scale in combination with digital palpation was intended. Subjects were divided into two groups among that one group received treatment with action observation and another group received treatment without expounding details. The comparison from baseline to 4th week shows p value of 0.0193. Indeed, a marked increase in the muscle strength was seen in the AOT group. This study presents an innovative and effective rehabilitation method based on the principles of basic motor learning. The study was a part of main study that developed biofeedback for pelvic floor muscles. For the same the study was registered under the Clinical Trial Registry of India with ref no. CTRI/2022/02/040544 and approved by institutional ethical committee of South Gujarat Medical and Research Centre- EC/SPB/036... .
Keywords: Pelvic floor dysfunction, Movement control study, Rehabilitation, Women's health, Randomized controlled trial. .
How to cite this article: Dave H, Kakkad A, A Randomized Control Study To Evaluate The Effects Of Action Observation Training On Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening In Women..Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026; 16(2): 146-151; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.2.17
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