This committee evaluated the mechanisms and evidence for pelvic floor muscle training in prevention and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) separated into anatomic (POP-Q stage) and symptomatic POP. Furthermore, the evidence for pelvic floor muscle training in conjunction with prolapse surgery was explored. Evidence from randomized controlled trials only was reviewed. The report details the pelvic floor muscle training protocols used and aims to make recommendations for effective pelvic floor muscle training in treatment of POP. Congratulations to all members of this writing group on producing such a well-written informative paper!
Committee Chair: Kari Bo (Norway)
Steering Committee Advisor: Chantal Dumoulin (Canada)
Committee Members: Cristine Homsi Jorge Ferreira (Brazil), Jennifer Kruger (New Zealand), Achla Batra (India), Yi Ling Chan (UK), Ingeborg Brækken (Norway), Manisha Yadav (Nepal), and Sonia Angles (Spain)