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A Bibliometric Approach to Studies on the Effects of Exercise in Individuals with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvik Taban Disfonksiyonu Olan Bireylerde Egzersizin Etkileri ile İlgili Çalışmalara Bibliyometrik Bir Yaklaşım

Semehat Berber(SİVAS CUMHURİYET ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0000-3367-3285
Gülay Demir(SİVAS CUMHURİYET ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU, TIBBİ HİZMETLER VE TEKNİKLER BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-3916-7639
Sinem Suner-keklik(SİVAS CUMHURİYET ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-9506-3172
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2026-04-30
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These findings will offer concrete guidance for physical therapy and rehabilitation applications, contributing to the creation of personalized treatment plans.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Object: The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of exercise in pelvic floor dysfunctions bibliometrically and to reveal the global scientific structure in the field.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A total of 2413 studies retrieved from the Scopus database, covering the years 2013–2024, were analyzed and visualized using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software.
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Conclusion & Impact:These findings will offer concrete guidance for physical therapy and rehabilitation applications, contributing to the creation of personalized treatment plans.
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📍Scope:2013–2024 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Bibliometric analysis · biblioshiny · exercise

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Object: The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of exercise in pelvic floor dysfunctions bibliometrically and to reveal the global scientific structure in the field. Materials and Methods: A total of 2413 studies retrieved from the Scopus database, covering the years 2013–2024, were analyzed and visualized using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software. Results: A significant increasing trend in the number of publications was detected after 2020. Foundational authors such as BØ K and Dumoulin C, along with the International Urogynecology Journal, are leading the field. Our keyword analysis showed that the literature is largely focused on urinary incontinence observed in women. The most cited article being on hormonal therapy proves the central importance of the general women’s health perspective. Conclusion: Our analysis revealed critical gaps in subjects such as male pelvic floor dysfunctions and myofascial pelvic pain. Future research needs to focus on high-level evidence methodologies, such as systematic reviews and meta-analyses, to elevate the level of evidence in the field. These findings will offer concrete guidance for physical therapy and rehabilitation applications, contributing to the creation of personalized treatment plans.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, pelvik taban disfonksiyonlarında egzersizin etkilerini bibliyometrik olarak analiz ederek alandaki küresel bilimsel yapıyı ortaya koymaktır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Scopus veri tabanından indirilen 2413 çalışma, 2013-2024 yılları arasını kapsayacak şekilde VOSviewer ve Biblioshiny yazılımları kullanılarak analiz edilmiş ve görselleştirilmiştir. Bulgular: Yayın sayılarında 2020 sonrası belirgin bir artış trendi saptanmıştır. BØ K ve Dumoulin C gibi kurucu yazarlar ile International Urogynecology Journal alana liderlik etmektedir. Anahtar kelime analizimiz, literatürün büyük ölçüde kadınlarda görülen üriner inkontinans üzerine odaklandığını göstermiştir. En çok atıf alan makalenin hormonal tedavi üzerine olması, genel kadın sağlığı perspektifinin ne kadar merkezi bir öneme sahip olduğunu kanıtlamaktadır. Sonuç: Analizimiz, alanda erkek pelvik taban disfonksiyonları ve miyofasiyal pelvik ağrı gibi konularda kritik boşluklar olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Gelecekteki araştırmaların kanıt düzeyini yükseltmek için sistematik incelemeler ve meta-analizler gibi yüksek düzeyde kanıt sağlayan metodolojilere odaklanılması gerekiyor. Bu bulgular, fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon uygulamalarına somut rehberlik sunarak, kişiselleştirilmiş tedavi planlarının oluşturulmasına katkıda bulunacaktır.

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Berber, S., Demir, G., Suner-keklik, S. (2026). A Bibliometric Approach to Studies on the Effects of Exercise in Individuals with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, Volume: 13 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1785510

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