Laser and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Samantha Conde Rocha-Rangel,
Gláucia Miranda Varella Pereira,
Cassia Raquel Teatin Juliato
et al.
Abstract:Importance
Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is considered the first option as a conservative treatment for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, there is still debate whether energy-based devices are effective for treating SUI.
Objective
The objective of this study was to assess whether PFMT and fractional CO2 laser therapy may improve symptoms in women with SUI.
Study Design
A parallel, rand… Show more
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