[Modification of urge incontinence by biofeedback mechanisms].
Urge incontinence caused by hyperactive urethral closing mechanism can be influenced by relaxation training of the striated sphincter muscle. This is done through a biofeedback mechanism with pelvic floor EMG control. The indications are for urge incontinence with urethral hyperactivity and pelvic floor hyper-reactivity diagnosed through urodynamic examination. Twenty-two female patients with urge incontinence were treated for four weeks by biofeedback training with a portable pelvic floor EMG apparatus. The urge incontinence were improved subjectively and objectively in 73%. The therapy focused on the striated muscle seemed to have better results than therapy of the detrusor.
D000328:Adult; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000295:instrumentation; D004576:Electromyography / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*; D014563:Urodynamics
Die Beeinflussbarkeit der Dranginkontinenz durch Biofeed-back-Mechanismen.