《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2005, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (11): 906-907.

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Effect of nerve functional reconstruction on urinary incontinence caused by stroke

LI Xiao-ning, WEI Dong, LI Li, et al   

  1. Department of Neurology, Xijing Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shanxi, China
  • Received:2005-08-19 Published:2005-11-25 Online:2005-11-25

Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of nerve functional reconstruction on urinary incontinence caused by stroke.MethodsMyoelectricity of pelvic muscles was captured and measured by electrode in vagina or anus.According to the type of urinary incontinence,suitable exercise model and corresponding exercise graph were designed,based on the theory of muscle construction and relaxation.23 patients were involved and the therapies last for 4 weeks.Myoelectricity and the degree of urinary incontinence of before and after the treatment.ResultsThe frequency of patients' urinary incontinence and urinations was reduced and the myodynamia of pelvic muscles improved.ConclusionNerve functional reconstruction is helpful in improving the patients' urination function and their life qualities.

Key words: incontinence, stroke, Kegel exerise, biofeedback, bioelectrial stimulating, rehabilitation