A comparative study of pelvic floor muscle training in women with multiple sclerosis: its impact on lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life

A comparative study of pelvic floor muscle training in women with multiple sclerosis: its impact on lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life

OBJECTIVE: To compare pelvic floor muscle training and a sham procedure for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis. METHODS: Thirty-five female patients with multiple sclerosis were randomized into two groups: a treatment group (n = 18) and...

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Main Authors: Adélia Correia Lúcio, Maria Carolina Perissinoto, Ricardo Aydar Natalin, Alessandro Prudente, Benito Pereira Damasceno, Carlos Arturo Levi D'ancona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Vaginal perineometer
Sham treatment
Quality of life questionnaires
Pelvic floor exercises
Neurogenic bladder
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