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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-5-14
pubmed:abstractText
New motor learning is dependent on sensory feedback, both visual and kinesthetic. Many factors may function to offset the effectiveness of Kegel exercises. These factors include (1) faulty feedback generated by substituting muscles, (2) insufficient kinesthetic feedback produced by the low intensity contraction of the weakened pelvic floor, and (3) absent or impaired sensation that limits the sensory cues that normally trigger a motor response or reflex that prevents incontinence. Because biofeedback can compensate for the loss of sensation, its comprehensive application can be an invaluable tool in the retraining of bowel and bladder control, especially where function is lost through trauma, neurologic injury or long term disuse/misuse. As such, biofeedback can enhance the many behavioral interventions developed to decrease incontinence, including Kegel exercises.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0270-1170
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
67-76
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-19
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Kegel exercises enhanced by biofeedback.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article