Both methods are effective in patients with urinary stress incontinence, according to this study by researchers at Gaziosmanpasa University in Tokat, Turkey.

First, the details.

• 40 women with moderate intense urinary stress incontinence were randomly assigned to interferential current therapy or pelvic floor exercises.
• Urinary incontinence was assessed using the pad test.
• Pelvic muscle strength was evaluated using biofeedback, and quality of life was assessed by a 28-item questionnaire.
• Treatments lasted 15 minutes per session, 3 times a week for 15 sessions.

And, the results.

• There was significant improvement after both treatments.
• Both treatments had similar effects on pad test, pelvic muscle strength , and quality of life.
• No adverse effects were observed

The bottom line?
Both are effective, and considering they are easy to apply, non-invasive, and safe, interferential current and biofeedback are useful for the treatment of urinary stress incontinence.

6/8/08 16:38 JR