Pelvic floor training for lower urinary tract dysfunction in MS.
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The aim of this study was to determine if pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) improves lower urinary tract function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The authors found that a nine-week PFMT programme improved the function of the PFM, reduced the symptoms associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction and increased the quality of life in people with MS.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 105 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009