South Valley University

This small, completed pilot study tested whether low-intensity shock wave therapy could improve erectile function in men who developed ED after a severe pelvic fracture and urethral injury. The treatment was given to 25 men who had already undergone surgery to repair the urethra.…

This study aimed to understand if the type of anesthesia used during a cesarean delivery (C-section) affects the stiffness and tone of lower back muscles weeks after birth. Researchers measured these muscle properties in 63 women who had C-sections with either spinal/epidural or …

This study aimed to understand how a woman's ability to move her lower back recovers after giving birth. Researchers measured the range of motion in the lower back for 66 women who had either a cesarean or vaginal birth, assessing them between 6 and 12 weeks after delivery. The g…

This study aimed to understand if women who have a cesarean delivery experience more back pain and weaker core muscles compared to those who have a vaginal birth. Researchers measured back pain intensity and the strength of key abdominal and back muscles in 36 women 6-12 weeks af…

This study aimed to understand how pregnancy and cesarean delivery affect pelvic posture. Researchers measured pelvic tilt angles in 42 women 6-12 weeks after their C-sections. The goal was to see if pelvic tilt returns to pre-pregnancy measurements after childbirth.