Kegel or cut? Variations on his theme.
Pelvic floor muscle training has long been recognized as a beneficial treatment for urinary incontinence. This paper discusses the concepts of muscle grading facilitation and training. Individually designed programs, suitable for the patient's current status, are critical to success. It may be tempting to operate, but it takes a dedicated health care provider to manage incontinence nonsurgically.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush Medical College, Paulina, Chicago, IL 60612.
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D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000379:methods; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003663:Decision Trees; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D004576:Electromyography; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017773:Pelvic Floor; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*