Sitting posture affects pelvic floor muscle activity in parous women: An observational study

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Sapsford, Ruth, Richardson, Carolyn A. and Stanton, Warren. (2006). Sitting posture affects pelvic floor muscle activity in parous women: An observational study. Journal of Physiotherapy. 52(3), pp. 219 - 222. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0004-9514(06)70031-9
AuthorsSapsford, Ruth, Richardson, Carolyn A. and Stanton, Warren
Year2006
JournalJournal of Physiotherapy
Journal citation52 (3), pp. 219 - 222
PublisherAustralian Physiotherapy Association
ISSN0004-9514
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/S0004-9514(06)70031-9
Scopus EID2-s2.0-33748483873
Page range219 - 222
Research GroupSchool of Allied Health
Place of publicationAustralia
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