The Urology Center Glossary terms

Biofeedback:

Biofeedback is a highly effective method by which the bladder and muscles of the pelvic floor are retrained to stop or reduced urinary wetness (incontinence) and to promote urinary dryness (continence). Using various sensors (patches on the skin, vaginal or rectal inserts, tiny catheters) patients may view the results of their efforts to isolate pelvic floor muscles on a video monitor, such that they receive (bio) feedback of their efforts. This provides direct and immediate confirmation to patients of appropriate, as well as inappropriate, muscle training so that they may focus on correctly performing the bladder and pelvic floor retraining. This speeds the process of becoming dry.

(Visit the Female Urology Center of Excellence of this website for additional information.)