Vaginal weight cone versus assisted pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of female urinary incontinence. A prospective, single-blind, randomized trial

Int Urogynecol J. 2010 Apr;21(4):395-9. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-1059-7. Epub 2010 Jan 6.

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis: Vaginal weight cone (VWC) versus assisted pelvic floor muscle training (APFMT) in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women.

Methods: One hundred three incontinent women were randomly distributed into two groups: group G1 (n = 51) treated with VWC and G2 (n = 52), APFMT. The following parameters were performed initially and after treatment: (1) clinical questionnaire, (2) visual analogue scale (VAS), (3) 60-min pad test, and (4) subjective and objective assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM).

Results: There was a significant decrease in nocturia and urine loss after treatment in both groups (p < 0.05). In VAS, there was a significant improvement of all parameters in both groups (p < 0.05). The pad test showed significant decrease in both groups (p < 0.05). There was a significant increase of PFM strength in both groups (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: There was no difference between groups treated with VWC and APFMT.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Exercise Therapy / instrumentation
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Single-Blind Method
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence / therapy*