Effect of electromyographic biofeedback on pelvic floor reeducation in women with stress urinary incontinence

Abstract

Introduction: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly affects women's quality of life. Pelvic floor muscle strengthening is an effective treatment approach. Objective: To evaluate the effect of electromyographic biofeedback on pelvic floor muscle reeducation in women with SUI. Methods: Clinical study with 20 women diagnosed with SUI, submitted to a physiotherapeutic intervention protocol using electromyographic biofeedback for 12 weeks. Results: Significant improvement was observed in pelvic floor muscle strength, frequency of urinary leakage episodes, and quality of life measured by ICIQ-SF questionnaire. Conclusion: Electromyographic biofeedback was effective in muscle reeducation and SUI control, being a recommended strategy for physiotherapeutic treatment.