Thursday, October 15, 2020

Kegels: Underused by women to treat and prevent urinary incontinence



https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/mali-kub101320.php

News Release 13-Oct-2020
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News

Kegels are underused to treat and prevent urinary incontinence, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This woman-controlled, non-invasive muscle exercise should be taught and the use of Kegels encouraged by providers. Knowledge and use of Kegels is examined in Journal of Women’s Health. Click here to read the article now.

“The current study does demonstrate the opportunity for changes in practice that improve Kegel education and performance. Approaches that emphasize the role of providers in preventing, identifying, and treating urinary incontinence (UI) may improve rates of Kegel exercise, decrease rates of UI, and improve quality of life (physical and emotional) for women,” states Susan Yount, PhD, Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, and coauthors. 


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