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The effect of pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fatih Özdenİsmet TümtürkMehmet ÖzkeskinSerkan Bakırhan
Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2022)
The results demonstrated that PFMT had positive effects in terms of daytime urination frequency and incontinence. Although some studies have reported positive effects on symptoms, function, strength, and endurance, the generalizability of these results is controversial. Further studies should assess the quality-of-life and function with urinary incontinence and stroke-specific tools.
Keyphrases
  • urinary incontinence
  • atrial fibrillation
  • skeletal muscle
  • case control
  • sleep quality
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • blood brain barrier