Showing papers by "Kari Bø published in 2000"

Randomized controlled trial on the effect of pelvic floor muscle training on quality of life and sexual problems in genuine stress incontinent women

Abstract: Background. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on quality of life, lifestyle and sex-life variables in genuine stress incontinent women. Methods. Fifty-nine women with clinically and urodynamically proven genuine stress incontinence were randomized to either pelvic floor muscle exercise or an untreated control group. The intervention group was asked to perform 8-12 close to maximum contractions in 3 series per day. In addition they were exercising 45 minutes per week in groups. The intervention period was 6 months, and the women in the exercise group met once a month for individual assessment of pelvic floor muscle strength and motivation. Outcome measures were the Norwegian version of the Quality of Life Scale (QoLS-N) and the Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (B-FLUTS) questionnaire. Results. The results showed that general quality of life measured by the generic quality of life questionnaire was not much affected by urinary incontinence...