A narrative review of pelvic floor muscle training in the management of incontinence following prostate treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Urinary incontinence following prostate treatment (IPT) is a common complication with corresponding negative impacts on quality of life. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is a non-invasive treatment strategy to treat combat this clinical issue, and has been recognized by medical associations globally and increasingly supported by large bodies of literature. Accordingly, many studies demonstrate a significant benefit of pelvic floor muscle training to continence status and quality of life in men with incontinence following prostate treatment. However, related research is limited by variety in treatment regimens, outcome measures, and study designs, with unclear impact on treatment success. We aim to provide a brief overview of pathology and incidence of in

SUBMITTER: Ali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9459549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature