Research Study: Measure your pelvic floor fitness!

Los Angeles CA

Description

Purpose: Our research team at UCLA’s Center for Women’s Pelvic Health is conducting a study to determine the fitness of pelvic floor muscles in women without bladder symptoms or neurogenic disease. The study involves Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS) that will use sensors to send light to your pelvic floor muscles as you contract and relax them. The sensors will then help measure oxygen levels to help determine pelvic floor muscle fitness. Who can participate?  Females  20-100 years old  NO symptoms of urinary incontinence (leaking of urine)  NO history of neurogenic disease (injury of the nervous system) What is involved?  1 visit to our Center for Women’s Pelvic Health  Pelvic floor assessment during muscle exercises  Complete short surveys relating to your pelvic health Compensation?  $25 Amazon gift card