Works by Bø, Kari

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Can pelvic floor muscle training prevent and treat pelvic organ prolapse?

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2006

By:

Bø, Kari;
Bø, Kari

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journal article

Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes.

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BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth, 2025, v. 25, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12884-025-07572-6

By:

Dalhaug, Emilie Mass;
Sanda, Birgitte;
Bø, Kari;
Brown, Wendy J.;
Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn;
Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen

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Article

Effect of regular exercise on prevention of excessive weight gain in pregnancy: A randomised controlled trial.

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European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 2011, v. 16, n. 2, p. 116, doi. 10.3109/13625187.2011.560307

By:

Haakstad, Lene A. H.;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Pelvic floor muscle training in treatment of female stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction.

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World Journal of Urology, 2012, v. 30, n. 4, p. 437, doi. 10.1007/s00345-011-0779-8

By:

Bø, Kari

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Article

Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes.

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BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth, 2025, v. 25, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12884-025-07572-6

By:

Dalhaug, Emilie Mass;
Sanda, Birgitte;
Bø, Kari;
Brown, Wendy J.;
Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn;
Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen

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Article

The Influence of Early Exercise Postpartum on Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 12 Months Postpartum.

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Physical Therapy, 2020, v. 100, n. 9, p. 1681, doi. 10.1093/ptj/pzaa084

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Tennfjord, Merete Kolberg;
Engh, Marie Ellström;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Immediate Effect of Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises on Interrecti Distance in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis Who Were Parous.

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Physical Therapy, 2020, v. 100, n. 8, p. 1372, doi. 10.1093/ptj/pzaa070

By:

Gluppe, Sandra B;
Engh, Marie Ellström;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Effect of a Postpartum Training Program on the Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Physical Therapy, 2018, v. 98, n. 4, p. 260, doi. 10.1093/ptj/pzy008

By:

Gluppe, Sandra L.;
Hilde, Gunvor;
Tennfjord, Merete K.;
Engh, Marie E.;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Change in prevalence of major levator ani muscle defects from 6 weeks to 1 year postpartum, and maternal and obstetric risk factors: A longitudinal ultrasound study.

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2020

By:

Halle, Tuva Kristine;
Stær‐Jensen, Jette;
Hilde, Gunvor;
Bø, Kari;
Ellström Engh, Marie;
Siafarikas, Franziska;
Staer-Jensen, Jette

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journal article

Pregnancy and advanced maternal age-The associations between regular exercise and maternal and newborn health variables.

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2020

By:

Haakstad, Lene A. H.;
Voldner, Nanna;
Bø, Kari

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journal article

Maternal blood pressure and heart rate response to pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2014, v. 93, n. 7, p. 678, doi. 10.1111/aogs.12388

By:

Ferreira, Cristine H.;
Naldoni, Luciane M.V.;
Ribeiro, Juliana dos Santos;
Meirelles, Maria Cristina C.C.;
Cavalli, Ricardo de Carvalho;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Self-reporting compared to motion monitor in the measurement of physical activity during pregnancy.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2010, v. 89, n. 6, p. 749, doi. 10.3109/00016349.2010.484482

By:

HAAKSTAD, LENE A. H.;
GUNDERSEN, INGVILD;
BØ, KARI

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Article

Why do pregnant women stop exercising in the third trimester?

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2009, v. 88, n. 11, p. 1267, doi. 10.3109/00016340903284901

By:

HAAKSTAD, LENE A. H.;
VOLDNER, NANNA;
HENRIKSEN, TORE;
BØ, KARI

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Article

Test-retest intra-rater reliability of vaginal measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength using Myomed 932.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2009, v. 88, n. 8, p. 939, doi. 10.1080/00016340903093567

By:

SIGURDARDOTTIR, THORGERDUR;
STEINGRIMSDOTTIR, THORA;
ARNASON, ARNI;
BØ, KARI

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Article

Low quality review adds nothing to evidence of pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2009, v. 88, n. 7, p. 856, doi. 10.1080/00016340902934712

By:

Berghmans, Bary;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Birth complications, overweight, and physical inactivity.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2009, v. 88, n. 5, p. 550, doi. 10.1080/00016340902818162

By:

VOLDNER, NANNA;
FRØSLIE, KATHRINE FREY;
HAGEN HAAKSTAD, LENE ANETTE;
BØ, KARI;
HENRIKSEN, TORE

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Article

Modifiable determinants of fetal macrosomia: role of lifestyle-related factors.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2008, v. 87, n. 4, p. 423, doi. 10.1080/00016340801989825

By:

Voldner, Nanna;
Frøslie, Kathrine F.;
Bø, Kari;
Haakstad, Lene;
Hoff, Camilla;
Godang, Kristin;
Bollerslev, Jens;
Henriksen, Tore

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Article

Muscular fatigue in the pelvic floor muscles after strenuous physical activity.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2007, v. 86, n. 7, p. 870, doi. 10.1080/00016340701417281

By:

Ree, Merit Lindland;
Nygaard, Ingrid;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Physical activity level and weight gain in a cohort of pregnant Norwegian women.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2007, v. 86, n. 5, p. 559, doi. 10.1080/00016340601185301

By:

Haakstad, Lene A. H.;
Voldner, Nanna;
Henriksen, Tore;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Does group training during pregnancy prevent lumbopelvic pain? A randomized clinical trial.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2007, v. 86, n. 3, p. 276, doi. 10.1080/00016340601089651

By:

Mørkved, Siv;
Salvesen, Kjell Åsmund;
Schei, Berit;
Lydersen, Stian;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Does the size of the vaginal probe affect measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength?

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2005, v. 84, n. 2, p. 129, doi. 10.1111/j.0001-6349.2005.00676.x

By:

Bø, Kari;
Raastad, Ranveig;
Finckenhagen, Hanne Borg

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Article

Is there any difference in measurement of pelvic floor muscle strength in supine and standing position?

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2003

By:

Bø, Karl;
Finckenhagen, Hanne Borg;
Bø, Kari

Publication type:

journal article

Vaginal palpation of pelvic floor muscle strength: inter-test reproducibility and comparison between palpation and vaginal squeeze pressure.

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2001

By:

Bø, Kari;
Finckenhagen, Hanne Borg;
Bø, K;
Finckenhagen, H B

Publication type:

journal article

Randomized controlled trial on the effect of pelvic floor muscle training on quality of life and sexual problems in genuine stress incontinent women.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2000, v. 79, n. 7, p. 598, doi. 10.1080/j.1600-0412.2000.079007598.x

By:

BØ, KARI;
TALSETH, TRYGVE;
VINSNES, ANNE

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Article

Pelvic floor muscle exercise for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: Classification and characterization of responders.

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Neurourology & Urodynamics, 1992, v. 11, n. 5, p. 497, doi. 10.1002/nau.1930110505

By:

Bø, Kari;
Larsen, Stig

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Article

Pressure measurements during pelvic floor muscle contractions: The effect of different positions of the vaginal measuring device.

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Neurourology & Urodynamics, 1992, v. 11, n. 2, p. 107, doi. 10.1002/nau.1930110205

By:

Bø, Kari

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Article

Pelvic floor muscle exercise for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: III. Effects of two different degrees of pelvic floor muscle exercises.

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Neurourology & Urodynamics, 1990, v. 9, n. 5, p. 489, doi. 10.1002/nau.1930090505

By:

Bø, Kari;
Hagen, Rolf H.;
Kvarstein, Bernt;
Jørgensen, Jan;
Larsen, Stig;
Burgio, Kathryn L.

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Article

Pelvic floor muscle exercise for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: II. Validity of vaginal pressure measurements of pelvic floor muscle strength and the necessity of supplementary methods for control of correct contraction.

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Neurourology & Urodynamics, 1990, v. 9, n. 5, p. 479, doi. 10.1002/nau.1930090504

By:

Bø, Kari;
Kvarstein, Bernt;
Hagen, Rolf R.;
Larsen, Stig

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Article

Pelvic floor muscle exercise for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: I. Reliability of vaginal pressure measurements of pelvic floor muscle strength.

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Neurourology & Urodynamics, 1990, v. 9, n. 5, p. 471, doi. 10.1002/nau.1930090503

By:

Bø, Kari;
Kvarstein, Bernt;
Hagen, Rolf;
Larsen, Stig

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Article

Intra-tester reproducibility of pressure biofeedback in measurement of transversus abdominis function.

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Physiotherapy Research International, 2002, v. 7, n. 4, p. 239, doi. 10.1002/pri.263

By:

Storheim, Kjersti;
Bø, Kari;
Pederstad, Olav;
Jahnsen, Reidun

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Article

Analysis of randomised trials with long-term follow-up.

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2018

By:

Herbert, Robert D.;
Kasza, Jessica;
Bø, Kari

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journal article

Efficacy of a Rhythmic Gymnastics‐Specific Injury Prevention Program: An Assessor‐Blinded Cluster‐Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), 2025, v. 35, n. 2, p. 1, doi. 10.1111/sms.70022

By:

Gram, Marte Charlotte Dobbertin;
Fagerland, Morten Wang;
Bø, Kari

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Article

High level rhythmic gymnasts and urinary incontinence: Prevalence, risk factors, and influence on performance.

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Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), 2020, v. 30, n. 1, p. 159, doi. 10.1111/sms.13548

By:

Gram, Marte Charlotte Dobbertin;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Effect of Regular Resistance Training on Motivation, Self-Perceived Health, and Quality of Life in Previously Inactive Overweight Women: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

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BioMed Research International, 2016, v. 2016, p. 1, doi. 10.1155/2016/3815976

By:

Heiestad, Hege;
Rustaden, Anne Mette;
Bø, Kari;
Haakstad, Lene A. H.

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Article

The severity of second‐degree perineal tears and dyspareunia during one year postpartum: A prospective cohort study.

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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2025, v. 104, n. 5, p. 968, doi. 10.1111/aogs.15084

By:

Risløkken, Jeanette;
Macedo, Marthe Dalevoll;
Bø, Kari;
Ellström Engh, Marie;
Siafarikas, Franziska

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Article

Mobile health technologies for the monitoring of menstrual cycle: A systematic review of online stores in Brazil.

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Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research, 2022, v. 48, n. 1, p. 5, doi. 10.1111/jog.15082

By:

Dantas, Lucas Ogura;
Carvalho, Cristiano;
Pena, Caroline;
Breda, Carolina Carreira;
Driusso, Patricia;
Ferreira, Cristine Homsi Jorge;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Is Physical Activity Good or Bad for the Female Pelvic Floor? A Narrative Review.

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Sports Medicine, 2020, v. 50, n. 3, p. 471, doi. 10.1007/s40279-019-01243-1

By:

Bø, Kari;
Nygaard, Ingrid Elisabeth

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Article

Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Exercise and Sport.

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Sports Medicine, 2004, v. 34, n. 7, p. 451, doi. 10.2165/00007256-200434070-00004

By:

Bø, Kari

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Article

Stages of Change Model for Participation in Physical Activity during Pregnancy.

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Journal of Pregnancy, 2013, p. 1, doi. 10.1155/2013/193170

By:

Hagen Haakstad, Lene Annette;
Voldner, Nanna;
Bø, Kari

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Article

The weight of motherhood: Identifying obesity, gestational weight gain and physical activity level of Italian pregnant women.

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Women's Health (17455057), 2021, p. 1, doi. 10.1177/17455065211016136

By:

Benvenuti, Maria Beatrice;
Bø, Kari;
Draghi, Simonetta;
Tandoi, Elisabetta;
Haakstad, Lene AH

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Article

The weight of motherhood: Identifying obesity, gestational weight gain and physical activity level of Italian pregnant women.

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Women's Health (17455057), 2021, p. 1, doi. 10.1177/17455065211016136

By:

Benvenuti, Maria Beatrice;
Bø, Kari;
Draghi, Simonetta;
Tandoi, Elisabetta;
Haakstad, Lene AH

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Article

Can general exercise training and pelvic floor muscle training be used as an empowering tool among women with endometriosis? Experiences among women with endometriosis participating in the intervention group of a randomized controlled trial.

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BMC Women's Health, 2024, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12905-024-03356-w

By:

Tennfjord, Merete Kolberg;
Gabrielsen, Rakel;
Bø, Kari;
Engh, Marie Ellström;
Molin, Marianne

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Article

Long-term effects of participation in a prenatal exercise intervention on body weight, body mass index, and physical activity level: a 6-year follow-up study of a randomized controlled trial.

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2021

By:

Haakstad, Lene A. H.;
Kissel, Iselin;
Bø, Kari

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journal article

Attitudes and awareness towards weight gain among normal weight and overweight pregnant women.

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Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2015, v. 28, n. 13, p. 1569, doi. 10.3109/14767058.2014.961005

By:

Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen;
Voldner, Nanna;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Do Women with Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Receive Optimal First-Line Treatment?

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International Urogynecology Journal, 2025, v. 36, n. 1, p. 117, doi. 10.1007/s00192-024-05990-2

By:

Bø, Kari;
Engh, Marie Ellstrøm;
Teig, Catherine Joyce;
Tennfjord, Merete Kolberg

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Article

Prevalence and Experience of Urinary Incontinence Among Elite Female Gaelic Sports Athletes.

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International Urogynecology Journal, 2024, v. 35, n. 12, p. 2357, doi. 10.1007/s00192-024-05893-2

By:

Culleton-Quinn, Elizabeth;
Bø, Kari;
Fleming, Neil;
Cusack, Cinny;
Daly, Déirdre

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Article

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Stress Urinary Incontinence in Power- and Weightlifters: a Pilot Study.

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International Urogynecology Journal, 2024, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1291, doi. 10.1007/s00192-024-05801-8

By:

Bø, Kari;
Lillegård, Ragnhild Haug;
Skaug, Kristina Lindquist

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Article

Strenuous physical activity, exercise, and pelvic organ prolapse: a narrative scoping review.

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International Urogynecology Journal, 2023, v. 34, n. 6, p. 1153, doi. 10.1007/s00192-023-05450-3

By:

Bø, Kari;
Anglès-Acedo, Sònia;
Batra, Achla;
Brækken, Ingeborg H.;
Chan, Yi Ling;
Jorge, Cristine Homsi;
Kruger, Jennifer;
Yadav, Manisha;
Dumoulin, Chantale

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Article

Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor muscle training: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of primiparous women.

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International Urogynecology Journal, 2023, v. 34, n. 6, p. 1319, doi. 10.1007/s00192-023-05502-8

By:

Sigurdardottir, Thorgerdur;
Steingrimsdottir, Thora;
Geirsson, Reynir T.;
Halldorsson, Thorhallur I.;
Aspelund, Thor;
Bø, Kari

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Article

Postpartum pelvic floor muscle training, levator ani avulsion and levator hiatus area: a randomized trial.

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International Urogynecology Journal, 2023, v. 34, n. 2, p. 413, doi. 10.1007/s00192-022-05406-z

By:

Hilde, Gunvor;
Stær-Jensen, Jette;
Siafarikas, Franziska;
Engh, Marie Ellström;
Bø, Kari

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Article