Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2006 Sep;49(9):1838-1843.

Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation

• Yoo EH

Abstract

Since Dr. Kegel first reported good outcomes for pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence this therapy has become used for women with various pelvic floor disorders. The incidence of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse has been steadily increasing. Although surgery or medications are commonly used, behavioral modification and pelvic floor rehabilitation are gaining in popularity both as primary treatment and as alternatives to surgery. The goal of this article is to review the pelvic floor rehabilitation with emphasis on biofeedback and electrical stimulation and examine the evidence of effectiveness and application of pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Keyword

Pelvic floor dysfunction; Pelvic floor muscle exercise; Biofeedback; Electrical stimulation

MeSH Terms

Biofeedback, Psychology
Electric Stimulation
Female
Humans
Incidence
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic Floor*
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Rehabilitation*
Urinary Incontinence