OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs) performed with the new biofeedback Vibrance Kegel Device (VKD), compared to PFMEs alone, in treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI). MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a pilot prospective, randomized trial of women aged ≥18 years with SUI symptoms who underwent PFMEs at University Malaya Medical Centre from Octobe...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of Kinesiotherapy on function and level of pressure of pelvic floor muscle and quality of life (QOL) of a group of women with urinary incontinence (UI). MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a randomized controlled pilot trial. Thirty women (age 60.87±9.05 years) were evaluated, before and after 12 weeks of treatment, for urinary loss, pelvic floor muscle function an...

UNLABELLED We performed a randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of physical therapy on genuine stress incontinence. STUDY OBJECTIVE "Is a physical therapeutical training program (pelvic floor muscle training) combined with biofeedback, more effective than the same program without biofeedback in patients with mild or moderate stress incontinence?" Forty-four patients were referred by a gen...

PURPOSE The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the recovery of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy is still controversial. We tested the effectiveness of biofeedback-pelvic floor muscle training in improving urinary incontinence in the 12 months following radical prostatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 73 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy were randomized t...

Pelvic organ prolapse is a frequently overlooked condition occurring commonly among women of all ages. A brief overview of pelvic organ prolapse and a discussion of the Colpexin Sphere is provided. The Colpexin Sphere is a new intravaginal device that facilitates the performance of pelvic floor muscle exercises thereby enhancing the benefit provided by already established conservative therapy.

Introduction. Pelvic floor dysfunction syndromes present with voiding, sexual, and anorectal disturbances, which may be associated with one another, resulting in complex presentation. Thus, an integrated diagnosis and management approach may be required. Pelvic muscle rehabilitation (PMR) is a noninvasive modality involving cognitive reeducation, modification, and retraining of the pelvic floor...

A relationship between sport or fitness activities and urinary incontinence (UI) previously has been described in women. We report our preliminary experience with the use of a complete pelvic floor rehabilitation program in three female athletes affected by UI. The athletes were submitted to a combined pelvic floor rehabilitation program, including biofeedback, functional electrical stimulation...