EMG Biofeedback Based Pelvic Floor Training in Post Partum Women

Effects of Surface EMG-biofeedback on Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Among Women With Post-partum Urinary Incontinence.

This study intends to determine the effects of Electromyographic biofeedback on performance of pelvic floor muscles in urinary incontinence.

This is a single blinded randomized controlled trial ,will be conducted at Ripha Rehab Clinic,Rawalpindi. (EMG) biofeddback is a adjunct therapy to standard exercise regime for increasing muscle strength,this study is planned to determine the effects of electromyographic biofeedback on performance of pelvic floor muscles, strength,endurance ,rate of biofeedback and its impact on the qulatiy of life (QOL).The sample size was calculated to be n=28 through open-epitool version 3 ,with 95%confidence interval (CI),and power 80%.

After completion of therapeutic protocols, the participant will be assessed with the help EMG-biofeedback, Pelvic Floor distress inventory, King's Health Questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Post-partum females
• Persistent urinary leakage at 3 months post-partum period
• Urine leakage with coughing, sneezing or exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurogenic bladder
• History of pelvic surgeries, pelvic tumors, UTI, urge incontinence, uncontrolled diabetes, cerebral stroke, previous injuries within pelvic