Pelvic Floor Biofeedback via a Smart Phone App for Treatment Of Stress Urinary Incontinence.
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Biofeedback can be useful for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Many women have difficulty isolating their pelvic floor muscles and adhering to a daily exercise regimen. This case study highlights a woman's experience using PeriCoach, a home biofeedback device that assists women in strengthening their pelvic floor muscles through Bluetooth technology using a smartphone.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Urologic nursing
دوره 36 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016