Optimization of hyperelastic constitutive parameters for the female pelvic floor muscles : E. Silva, M. Parente & R. Natal Jorge T. Mascarenhas

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Optimization of hyperelastic constitutive parameters for the female pelvic floor muscles

ABSTRACT

The study of female pelvic floor muscles is important by the prevalence and costs of different pathologies related to these muscles (Noakes et al. 2008) (Davila et al. 2006). These have a negative impact on the daily lives of women.