Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of simple pelvic floor vibration therapy combined with pelvic floor muscle training on patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods 72 women with SUI were divided into control group (n=36) and treatment group (n=36). The control group received pelvic floor muscle training, and the treatment group received pelvic floor vibration therapy in addition.Their incontinence quality of life (I-QOL) and urodynamic indexes were assessed. Results 8 weeks after treatment, the score of I-QOL and urodynamic indexes significantly improved in both groups (P<0.001), and were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001), as well as the effective rate (P<0.05). Conclusion Simple pelvic floor vibration therapy combined with pelvic floor muscle training is effective on patients with SUI.

Key words: stress urinary incontinence, vibration therapy, pelvic floor muscle training