Pelvic floor reeducation for stress incontinence: comparing three methods

Br J Community Nurs. 2001 May;6(5):230-7. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2001.6.5.7083.

Abstract

Stress urinary incontinence is a common problem among women of all ages but may resolve with pelvic floor reeducation in many cases. Compliance to a regimen of pelvic floor muscle exercises is poor and many devices have been produced to make exercising these muscles more effective and interesting. This article describes a study in which two such devices -- vaginal cones and pressure biofeedback -- were compared with pelvic floor exercises alone. The results show that there is no statistically significant difference between the three modalities; all treatments produced significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life scores.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biofeedback, Psychology / methods*
  • Biofeedback, Psychology / physiology
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Pelvic Floor / physiopathology*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / nursing*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / physiopathology
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / rehabilitation