Kegel Exercises

 

First described by Dr. Kegel in the 1930's, these exercises of the perineal muscles have been found to improve or eliminate certain types of urinary incontinence. They are simple to do. The challenge is identifying the proper muscles to exercise and then compliance with an exercise regimen.
Reasons for Failure:
* Lack of motivation / compliance

* Inability to identify and isolate the .....correct ....muscle

 

Biofeedback
Imagine learning to write without seeing what you are writing; you have much less control without visual feedback. Biofeedback is based on the same principle. Biofeedback is an educational tool that monitors certain physiological processes and allows one to assess and compare the result of their actions. In biofeedback for urinary incontinence, electrodes are placed at various locations on the lower body to monitor minute electrical changes from muscle activity. It helps one to distinguish and attain control over certain muscle groups important to continence.