Chapter 16
Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback in the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders
Bruce Mehler,
Katharine M. Larsson,
Bruce Mehler
Search for more papers by this authorKatharine M. Larsson
Search for more papers by this authorBruce Mehler,
Katharine M. Larsson,
Bruce Mehler
Search for more papers by this authorKatharine M. Larsson
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):David I. Mostofsky,
David I. Mostofsky
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
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Behavioral techniques centered on pelvic floor muscle exercises are recognized as low-risk interventions that decrease the frequency of urinary incontinence in most individuals and are also utilized in treating other pelvic floor disorders.
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“Kegel” exercises, developed by Arnold Kegel, were intended to employ instrumental feedback to assist patients in learning how to do pelvic floor exercises properly.
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The development of vaginal and rectal EMG sensors and multi-channel instrumentation support objective quantification and aid in easy-to-understand discrimination training.
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