EFFICACY OF BIOFEEDBACK AND ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IN TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION IN ATHLETES POST-HYSTERECTOMY

Abstract

Objective: To assess the efficacy of biofeedback combined with electrical stimulation on athletic patients experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction post-hysterectomy. Methods: This study included 94 athletic patients who had undergone hysterectomy from June 2020 to June 2021, divided equally into a control group and a treatment group. The control group received standard pelvic floor muscle therapy and nursing care. The treatment group additionally received biofeedback and electrical stimulation therapy. Outcomes measured included pelvic floor muscle strength, the severity of urinary incontinence, overall pelvic floor dysfunction, and the quality of sexual life. Results: Improvement in pelvic floor muscle strength was significantly higher in the treatment group, with 68.09% achieving Grades 4 to 5 muscle strength post-treatment compared to 31.91% in the control group (P<0.05). The treatment group also reported significantly reduced urinary leakage and less impact on daily activities than the control group (P<0.05). Scores for urine disturbance, defecation disturbance, and pelvic organ prolapse post-treatment were significantly lower in the treatment group compared to the control group (P<0.05). Additionally, enhancements in sexual desire, arousal, and pleasure were significantly better in the treatment group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Biofeedback and electrical stimulation are effective interventions for improving pelvic floor muscle strength, reducing urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction, and enhancing sexual life quality in athletes following hysterectomy. This therapeutic approach holds significant promise for clinical application and warrants broader adoption.