Impact of pulsed electromagnetic field on mixed incontinence in parous women a prospective randomized study

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Impact of pulsed electromagnetic field on mixed incontinence in parous women a prospective randomized study Eman A. Elhosary1,*, Lamyaa A. Fergany2 , Marwa A. Mohamed3 1Department of Physical Therapy for Women’ s Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafrelsheikh, Egypt 2Department of physical therapy for neurological and neurological disorder, Faculty of Physical therapy, Deraya University, 33516 AlMinya, Egypt 3Department of Physical Therapy for Women’ s Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, 12613 Cairo, Egypt *Correspondence: emanabdelfatah123@yahoo.com (Eman A. Elhosary) Academic Editor: Shigeki Matsubara Submitted: 10 November 2021 Revised: 8 January 2022 Accepted: 26 January 2022 Published: 15 April 2022 Abstract Background: This study was conducted to determine the impact of a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) on mixed incontinence. This condition can have a significant impact on women’s quality of life and social relationships. Methods: Parous females (n = 40) with mixed incontinence were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A received PEMF and pelvic floor muscle training in addition to general advice for 12 sessions. Group B received the same program but without PEMF. Pelvic floor muscle strength and the severity of urinary incontinence were assessed using a perineometer and the incontinence symptom severity index (ISSI), respectively. Results: Within groups comparison show statistically significant improvement in priniomter and severity index after treatment in comparison to pre treatment values. Between groups comparison after treatment showed better improvement in group A (p < 0.05) in pelvic floor muscle strength and a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in the severity of urinary incontinence compared to group B. Conclusions: PEMF combined with pelvic floor muscle training is an effective, convenient, and acceptable way to manage mixed incontinence. Keywords: PEMF; mixed incontinence; perineometer