Effect of Acupuncture on Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence
- VernacularTitle:针灸结合盆底肌训练治疗产后压力性尿失禁
- Author:
Hong HAN
;
Ming LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture, pelvic floor muscle training, stress urinary incontinence, postpartum
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(7):671-672
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on postpartum stress urinary incontinence. Methods 100 natural birth mothersmet the selection conditions were divided into control group (n=50) and treatment group (n=50). The control group accepted pelvic floormuscle training and the treatment group accepted acupuncture and moxibustion in addition. They were assessed 4 weeks after treatment. Results84% in the treatment group improved and it was 56% in the control group ( χ2 =10.54, P<0.01). Conclusion Acupuncture may improvethe efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training on postpartum stress urinary incontinence.
