Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation.

Yoo, Eun Hee

Review

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2006;49(9):1838-1843.
Published online September 1, 2006.

Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Medical Center, East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University, Korea. yooe7@khu.ac.kr

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.

Key Words: Pelvic floor dysfunction, Pelvic floor muscle exercise, Biofeedback, Electrical stimulation