Biofeedback is a simple painless teaching technique, providing people with on-the-spot information (or feedback) about a particular function of their body. In urology, biofeedback therapy is often used with patients who have pelvic muscle dysfunction, which can lead to symptoms such as incontinence, urgency or frequency of urination, difficulty emptying the bladder or pelvic pain. It may also be used prior to a surgery to reduce the likelihood of developing such problems. With the help of biofeedback, a patient can retrain the pelvic muscles to reduce or resolve their symptoms.
How is biofeedback done?
With adults, a special sensor placed in the vagina or anus (opening of the rectum) monitors the pelvic floor muscles. With children, either a miniature anal sensor or external skin sensors (like small round band-aids) placed on both sides of the anus are used. External sensors are also placed on the abdomen. The sensors are connected to a computer. Signals from your muscles tightening and relaxing are displayed in a graph format for you to see. The job of the specialist is to guide you in finding, exercising, relaxing and using the proper muscles in the proper way. You will also learn about other management techniques such as diet and fluid control. Your instructions will be tailored to your unique symptoms. There are no side effects from biofeedback and it can be used in conjunction with other treatments such as medication and surgery. Benefits vary from person to person.
How long does biofeedback take?
A number of appointments are scheduled over approximately 2 months. Each patient is evaluated and appointments may be added or canceled depending on individual needs. During your appointments you will learn exercises and strategies to use at home. Home practice is the key to improvement! As you continue to work on your home program after you have completed your sessions, your symptoms should continue to improve.
information (or feedback) about a particular function of their body. In urology, biofeedback
therapy is often used with patients who have pelvic muscle dysfunction, which can lead to
symptoms such as incontinence, urgency or frequency of urination, difficulty emptying the
bladder or pelvic pain. It may also be used prior to a surgery to reduce the likelihood of
developing such problems. With the help of biofeedback, a patient can retrain the pelvic
muscles to reduce or resolve their symptoms.
How is biofeedback done?
With adults, a special sensor placed in the vagina or anus (opening of the rectum) monitors
the pelvic floor muscles. With children, either a miniature anal sensor or external skin sensors
(like small round band-aids) placed on both sides of the anus are used. External sensors are
also placed on the abdomen. The sensors are connected to a computer. Signals from your
muscles tightening and relaxing are displayed in a graph format for you to see. The job of the
specialist is to guide you in finding, exercising, relaxing and using the proper muscles in the
proper way. You will also learn about other management techniques such as diet and fluid
control. Your instructions will be tailored to your unique symptoms.
There are no side effects from biofeedback and it can be used in conjunction with other
treatments such as medication and surgery. Benefits vary from person to person.
How long does biofeedback take?
A number of appointments are scheduled over approximately 2 months. Each patient is
evaluated and appointments may be added or canceled depending on individual needs.
During your appointments you will learn exercises and strategies to use at home. Home
practice is the key to improvement! As you continue to work on your home program after
you have completed your sessions, your symptoms should continue to improveBIOFEEDBACK
What is biofeedback?
Biofeedback is a simple painless teaching technique, providing people with on-the-spot
information (or feedback) about a particular function of their body. In urology, biofeedback
therapy is often used with patients who have pelvic muscle dysfunction, which can lead to
symptoms such as incontinence, urgency or frequency of urination, difficulty emptying the
bladder or pelvic pain. It may also be used prior to a surgery to reduce the likelihood of
developing such problems. With the help of biofeedback, a patient can retrain the pelvic
muscles to reduce or resolve their symptoms.
How is biofeedback done?
With adults, a special sensor placed in the vagina or anus (opening of the rectum) monitors
the pelvic floor muscles. With children, either a miniature anal sensor or external skin sensors
(like small round band-aids) placed on both sides of the anus are used. External sensors are
also placed on the abdomen. The sensors are connected to a computer. Signals from your
muscles tightening and relaxing are displayed in a graph format for you to see. The job of the
specialist is to guide you in finding, exercising, relaxing and using the proper muscles in the
proper way. You will also learn about other management techniques such as diet and fluid
control. Your instructions will be tailored to your unique symptoms.
There are no side effects from biofeedback and it can be used in conjunction with other
treatments such as medication and surgery. Benefits vary from person to person.
How long does biofeedback take?
A number of appointments are scheduled over approximately 2 months. Each patient is
evaluated and appointments may be added or canceled depending on individual needs.
During your appointments you will learn exercises and strategies to use at home. Home
practice is the key to improvement! As you continue to work on your home program after
you have completed your sessions, your symptoms should continue to improve.
