Is pelvic floor muscle strength and thickness associated with pelvic organ prolapse in Nepali women? – A cross-sectional study
- 6 June 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier BV in Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
- Vol. 25 (2), 214-220
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.05.011
Abstract
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Funding Information
- Foundation of Research Support of the State of Sao Paulo
- Dr Albert S McKern Research Scholarship
- National Health and Medical Research Council (of Australia) Career Development Fellowship (1087062)
- GE Medical
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