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[Pelvic floor training for stress incontinence]
1Urology Dept., Hasharon Hospital, Petah Tikva.
Harefuah
|February 15, 1994
Summary
Pelvic floor training offers a viable alternative for genuine stress incontinence. This conservative approach showed significant improvement and sustained results in women who declined surgery.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Physical Therapy
Context:
- Genuine stress incontinence affects a significant number of women.
- Surgery is the primary treatment, but conservative options are sought.
- Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation is a key non-surgical approach.
Purpose:
- To evaluate a structured pelvic floor training protocol as an alternative to surgery for genuine stress incontinence.
- To assess the efficacy and long-term outcomes of this conservative treatment.
Summary:
- 34 women (38-72 years) participated in a 3-month program with weekly clinic sessions and daily home exercises.
- After 3 months, 29.4% were cured, 35.7% improved, and 35.7% remained unchanged.
- Follow-up at 2 years in 28 patients showed sustained results without significant decline.
Impact:
- Pelvic floor training is a realistic and effective alternative for selected patients with genuine stress incontinence.
- This non-surgical method can improve quality of life for affected individuals.
- Supports conservative management strategies in urogynecology.