Postoperative pelvic floor recovery with guided early exercise

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What this research studies

This grant supports a randomized controlled trial at Northwestern Medicine (and affiliated sites) to test a prescriptive early exercise plan after prolapse surgery, using accelerometer data to measure activity and recovery. The team brings expertise in exercise physiology, perioperative optimization, and postoperative recovery to deliver a rigorously designed study. Participants will begin a structured exercise regimen soon after surgery and be followed to assess recovery, pelvic floor symptoms, and safety. The study emphasizes equity by including diverse patients from multiple regional hospitals and leveraging established networks related to urinary incontinence and bladder health. Results could inform postoperative care guidelines for people undergoing pelvic floor surgery.

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Where this research is happening

• University of Chicago
  Chicago, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Kenton, Kimberly Sue — University of Chicago
• Study coordinator: Kenton, Kimberly Sue

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About this research

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