Developing a pelvic floor muscle training regimen for use in a trial intervention

Physiotherapy. 2009 Sep;95(3):199-209. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2009.03.003. Epub 2009 Jul 8.

Abstract

This paper explains the rationale behind the intervention used for a large multi-centred randomised controlled trial for men following transurethral resection of prostate or radical prostatectomy. It shows the content of the protocol used and explains why this particular protocol of pelvic floor muscle exercises and urge suppression techniques was chosen for men in the intervention group. The trial will evaluate whether this intervention will be effective for men with urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction after prostate surgery. ISRCTN number: ISRCTN87696430.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pelvic Floor / physiology
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Postoperative Complications / rehabilitation
  • Prostatic Diseases / physiopathology
  • Prostatic Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Prostatic Diseases / surgery*
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate / rehabilitation*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Urge / prevention & control
  • Urinary Incontinence, Urge / rehabilitation

Associated data

  • ISRCTN/ISRCTN87696430