| Pelvic floor exercises for erectile dysfunction. | |
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PMID: 16104916 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of pelvic floor exercises as a way of restoring erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In all, 55 men aged > 20 years who had experienced erectile dysfunction for > or = 6 months were recruited for a randomized controlled study with a cross-over arm. The men were treated with either pelvic floor muscle exercises (taught by a physiotherapist) with biofeedback and lifestyle changes (intervention group) or they were advised on lifestyle changes only (control group). Control patients who did not respond after 3 months were treated with the intervention. All men were given home exercises for a further 3 months. Outcomes were measured using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), anal pressure measurements and independent (blinded) assessments. RESULTS: After 3 months, the erectile function of men in the intervention group was significantly better than in the control group (P < 0.001). Control patients who were given the intervention also significantly improved 3 months later (P < 0.001). After 6 months, blind assessment showed that 40% of men had regained normal erectile function, 35.5% improved but 24.5% failed to improve. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that pelvic floor exercises should be considered as a first-line approach for men seeking long-term resolution of their erectile dysfunction. |
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Authors:
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Grace Dorey; Mark J Speakman; Roger C L Feneley; Annette Swinkels; Christopher D R Dunn |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: BJU international Volume: 96 ISSN: 1464-4096 ISO Abbreviation: BJU Int. Publication Date: 2005 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-08-17 Completed Date: 2005-09-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100886721 Medline TA: BJU Int Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 595-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Somerset Nuffield Hospital, Taunton, UK. grace.dorey@virgin.net |
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Adult Biofeedback, Psychology Counseling Cross-Over Studies Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology, psychology, therapy* Exercise Therapy / methods* Humans Life Style Male Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology* Pelvic Floor* Physical Therapy Modalities Statistics, Nonparametric |
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