Pelvic floor muscle training in radical prostatectomy: a randomized controlled trial of the impacts on pelvic floor muscle function and urinary incontinence

Pelvic floor muscle training in radical prostatectomy: a randomized controlled trial of the impacts on pelvic floor muscle function and urinary incontinence

Abstract Background Pelvic floor muscle training (PFM) training for post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) is an important rehabilitative approach, but the evidence base is still evolving. We developed a novel PFM training program focussed on activating fast and slow twitch muscle fibres. We hypothes...

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Main Authors: Joanne E. Milios, Timothy R. Ackland, Daniel J. Green
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Pelvic floor muscle
Prostatectomy
Men’s health
Urinary incontinence
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-019-0546-5

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