Incontinent Women Have Altered Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction Patterns

Abstract

Contractions of the superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles can be recorded by intravaginal or perineal electrodes. A consistent contraction sequence can be found in continent women but it is lacking in incontinent women. This might be a possible explanation for incontinence. Including differentiated muscle contraction exercises in pelvic floor muscle exercise programs may further optimize treatment outcomes.