Cough-induced electrostimulation in incontinence

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Vereecken, R.L.^{a; *} | Sansen, W.^b | VanNuland, T.^b | Dhaene, P.^b

Affiliations: [a] Dept. of Urology and Dept. of Electronics, University clinic St. Pieter, Brusselsestraat 69, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium | [b] Catholic University of Leuven, Dept. Elektrotechniek, Kard. Mercierlaan 94, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. tel: 00 32 16 33 75 33

Abstract: A new method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence is described. Through a vaginal plug the pelvic floor muscles receive a series of electric stimulations which are triggered by an increase of abdominal pressure, detected by an inbuilt pressure sensor. In this study the best parameters for the stimuli are determined during three successive coughs, which are the most common course of urine loss.

Keywords: Stress incontinence, Pelvic floor stimulation, Physiotherapy

DOI: 10.3233/THC-1994-2209

Journal: Technology and Health Care, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 147-152, 1994