The efficacy of combining low-level laser therapy with oral motor exercises in patients with temporomandibular disorders (pilot study)

Background:The term temporomandibular disorders(TMDs) is used for clinical signs and symptoms affecting the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and associated structures or both. TMDs may present clinically with facial pain in the region of the TMJs and/or muscles of mastication, limitation in mouth opening, and TMJ clicking during mastication. Treatment of TMDs includes occlusal splints, drug therapy, physiotherapy, auriculotherapy and low-level laser therapy (LLLT).Methods:Ten patients with TMD were recruited from the Oral Medicine clinics at Prince Sultan Military Medical City. The participants were randomly allocated into two equal groups. All participants attended a total of eight laser treatment sessions using a 940 nm diode laser. The deep-tissue laser hand-piece was applied perpendicular to the Temporalis muscle, Masseter muscle and TMJ region bilaterally. Patients in the second group attended physiotherapy sessions in addition to the laser sessions. Participants were evaluated for range of mandibular movement, pain, and tenderness to palpation before treatment, one-week post-treatment, and thirty days after treatment completion.Results:This study, being a pilot study, was conducted in a comparatively small number of patients.It allowed for the assessment of research feasibility, methodology, limitations, and preliminary outcomes. Moreover, variations in the response to treatment were observed between the two groups, with results of this study supporting previous findings that LLLT is an effective treatment for TMD symptoms, tenderness to palpation, as well as improvingjaw functional behavior. Conclusions: Therefore, LLLT therapy may be a promising tool for the management of TMD, especially when combined with physiotherapy.Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders, Low-level laser therapy, Muscle exercise, Temporomandibular joint

Pelvic floor muscle exercise for prevention of pelvic floor disorders at each life stage in women / 体力科学

Pelvic floor muscles play an important role in inner unit functioning related to excretion, reproduction, support of pelvic organs, posture, and respiration, while their weakening is a characteristic health problem for many women. The pelvic floor is closely related to women’s life events, and protection and strengthening of the pelvic floor in accordance with life stages will lead to the prevention of pelvic floor disorders (pelvic frailty). Pelvic floor muscle exercises may be the first choice for prevention, improvement, and/or conservative treatment of pelvic organ prolapse caused by weakening of pelvic floor muscle groups. Also, pelvic floor muscle exercises can be done on a daily and continuous basis as a fitness activity; but proper assessment and practice with appropriate methods are important. In addition, an integrated program that includes lifestyle modification can enhance its effectiveness. In order to realize the lifelong well-being of women, there is a need to further develop effective pelvic floor exercises in creating a more comprehensive prevention-care health system for society.

Application of Snyder’s hope theory in patients with pelvic floor exercise after prophylactic stoma retraction / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To explore the effect of pelvic floor muscle functional exercise based on Snyder hope theory in patients after prophylactic stoma retraction.Methods:74 patients with low rectal cancer who underwent prophylactic stoma retraction from July 2019 to June 2021 were randomly divided into intervention group and control group. The patients in the control group received routine nursing and pelvic floor muscle functional exercise. The patients in the intervention group received functional exercise intervention based on Snyder′s hope theory on the basis of the control group. The hope level and self-care ability of the patients in the two groups were evaluated before the intervention and 3 months after stoma restitution. The anal function of the patients in the two groups was evaluated 1 month and 3 months after stoma restitution.Results:Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in the score of hope level and self-care ability between the two groups ( P>0.05). Three months after the operation, the score of hope level in the observation group was 36.20 ± 3.82, which was higher than that in the control group (31.26 ± 5.03) ( t = 4.63, P<0.05). Three months after the operation, the self-care ability score of the observation group was 123.57 ± 10.82, which was higher than that of the control group (108.23 ± 9.48) ( t = 6.31, P<0.05). One month and three months after stoma retraction, the anal function scores of the observation group were 12.03 ± 3.94, 5.91 ± 2.05 respectively, which were lower than those of the control group (13.86 ± 2.19, 7.26 ± 1.74) ( t = 2.40, 2.99, both P<0.05). Conclusion:Pelvic floor muscle functional exercise based on Snyder′s hope theory can improve the hope level of patients after stoma retraction, improve their anal function and improve their self-care ability.

Tipo de fibra muscular y su relación con el abordaje fonoaudiológico en los trastornos de la deglución / Type of muscle fibreand its relationship to the Speech-Language Pathology approach in swallowing disorders

Los actuales protocolos de intervención en deglución no especifican parámetros de los ejercicios tales como la cantidad de series, duración, tiempos de repetición, entre otros. Lo anterior, es un desafío para la intervención fonoaudiológica en los trastornos de la deglución. El objetivo de este trabajo es acercar al profesional fonoaudiólogo al conocimiento de las fibras musculares, ya que es un conocimiento que se debe considerar antes de indicar ejercicios musculares cráneo-cérvico-orales. Por ello, se describen las principales fibras musculares con sus respectivas características fundamentales, como lo son: la resistencia a la fatiga y la velocidad de contracción. Se revisa la literatura sobre la dispersión de las fibras musculares, de algunos de los principales músculos que participan en el proceso deglutorio. También, se analizan diversas particularidades de los músculos de la zona cráneo-cérvico-oral. Se describen además las diferentes dificultades para evaluar esta musculatura. Finalmente, se expone la relevancia práctica de conocer estos tipos de fibras musculares y las perspectivas futuras de este enfoque basado en parámetros del ejercicio y la medición de variables objetivas.

Swallowing intervention protocols in dysphagia do not specify the parameters of the exercises, namely the duration, frequencyand number of series, all of which present a challenge in speech therapy intervention in swallowing disorders. The purpose of this review is to provide Speech and Language Pathologists with background information concerning crucial muscle fibres used in swallowing therapy and to subsequently indicate appropriate skull-cervical-oral muscle exercises. We describe the primary muscle and its characteristics such as fatigue resistance and contraction speed, review the types of fibres of some of the main muscles that participate in the swallowing process, and present the particularities of the muscles of the cranio-cervical-oral area in comparison with the rest of the skeletal muscles. We also provide information regarding the difficulties in evaluating the musculature involvedin the swallowing process before finally highlighting the relevance of understanding the roles and characteristics of these muscles for clinical practice

Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Education and Factors Associated with Implementation among Antenatal Women in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia / 가정의학회지

BACKGROUND: Pelvic floor muscle exercise is effective for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Despite the high prevalence of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in women in the community, pelvic floor muscle exercise recognition is low in Malaysian society; thus, this intervention is not frequently used . This study assessed the knowledge of, attitudes towards, and use of pelvic floor muscle exercise among antenatal women before and after educational classes. The study also determined factors associated with exercise practice. METHODS: An interventional study was conducted in 121 antenatal women selected through systematic random sampling between June and December 2010. Baseline knowledge of, attitude towards, and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise were assessed using self-administered validated questionnaires at first visit and at 2 months postpartum. All participants attended two exercise education classes on their next two visits before delivery. A paired t-test and multivariate analysis were used for data evaluation. RESULTS: The mean pre-intervention scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practice were 24.98, 24.25, and 3.51, respectively, with statistically significant mean score increments after intervention (P < 0.001). The mean differences were 4.67 (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.86–5.49), 3.77 (95% CI, 3.05–4.50) and 3.45 (95% CI, 2.90–4.00) for knowledge, attitudes, and practice, respectively. Lack of baseline information on pelvic floor muscle exercise was significantly associated with practice change following an educational class. CONCLUSION: Education is effective in improving knowledge of, attitude towards, and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise. There is a need for greater effort to increase exercise awareness in our community, especially during antenatal class.

3D navigation assisted percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with postoperative lower-back muscles training in treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective: To observe value of 3D navigation assisted percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) combined with postoperative lower-back muscles training in treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF). Methods: Twenty-five consecutive patients with OVCF were enrolled in observation group and treated with 3D navigation assisted PVP using O-arm scanner and postoperatively systematic back muscle exercise, while other 25 OVCF patients in control group were treated with traditional C-arm assisted PVP and postoperatively regular back muscle exercise. Intraoperative fluoroscopy time, mean dose of radiation, mean procedure time, visual analogue score (VAS) before and 2 h, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months after operation were compared between the two groups. Technical success rate was calculated, and vertebral leakages and complications were observed. Results: Technical success rate of the two groups were both 100% (25/25). The duration of fluoroscopy and operation were shorter, the radiation dose was lower in observation group (all P0.05). Conclusion: PVP guided with 3D navigation combined with postoperative lumbar and dorsal muscle training can safely and effectively treat OVCF, shorten the operation time, reduce radiation exposure and improve the medium and long-term pain symptoms after PVP.

The therapeutic effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: A meta-analysis / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the most common conservative management for urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). However, whether the PFME guided by a therapist (G-PFME) can contribute to the recovery of urinary continence for patients after RP is still controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of G-PFME on UI after RP and to explore whether the additional preoperative G-PFME is superior to postoperative G-PFME alone. Literature search was conducted on Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed, to obtain all relevant randomized controlled trials published before March 1, 2018. Outcome data were pooled and analyzed with Review Manager 5.3 to compare the continence rates of G-PFME with control and to compare additional preoperative G-PFME with postoperative G-PFME. Twenty-two articles with 2647 patients were included. The continence rates of G-PFME were all superior to control at different follow-up time points, with the odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 2.79 (1.53-5.07), 2.80 (1.87-4.19), 2.93 (1.19-7.22), 4.11 (2.24-7.55), and 2.41 (1.33-4.36) at 1 month, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, respectively. However, there was no difference between additional preoperative G-PFME and postoperative G-PFME, with the OR (95% CI) of 1.70 (0.56-5.11) and 1.35 (0.41-4.40) at 1 month and 3 months after RP, respectively. G-PFME could improve the recovery of urinary continence at both early and long-term stages. Starting the PFME preoperatively might not produce extra benefits for patients at early stage, compared with postoperative PFME.

The therapeutic effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the most common conservative management for urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). However, whether the PFME guided by a therapist (G-PFME) can contribute to the recovery of urinary continence for patients after RP is still controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of G-PFME on UI after RP and to explore whether the additional preoperative G-PFME is superior to postoperative G-PFME alone. Literature search was conducted on Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed, to obtain all relevant randomized controlled trials published before March 1, 2018. Outcome data were pooled and analyzed with Review Manager 5.3 to compare the continence rates of G-PFME with control and to compare additional preoperative G-PFME with postoperative G-PFME. Twenty-two articles with 2647 patients were included. The continence rates of G-PFME were all superior to control at different follow-up time points, with the odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 2.79 (1.53-5.07), 2.80 (1.87-4.19), 2.93 (1.19-7.22), 4.11 (2.24-7.55), and 2.41 (1.33-4.36) at 1 month, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, respectively. However, there was no difference between additional preoperative G-PFME and postoperative G-PFME, with the OR (95% CI) of 1.70 (0.56-5.11) and 1.35 (0.41-4.40) at 1 month and 3 months after RP, respectively. G-PFME could improve the recovery of urinary continence at both early and long-term stages. Starting the PFME preoperatively might not produce extra benefits for patients at early stage, compared with postoperative PFME.

Application of Breathing Training in Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To observe the effect of breathing training on postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI) based on pelvic floor muscle exercise and biofeedback electrical stimulation. Methods From July to October, 2017, 64 SUI patients at the sixth week after childbirth were randomly divided into con-trol group (n=32) and observation group (n=32). The control group was treated with pelvic floor muscle exercise and biofeedback electrical stimulation. The observation group was supplemented with breathing training addition-ally. The pelvic floor muscle myoelectric value, urinary incontinence frequency, one hour urine pad test and the average thickness of the transversus abdominis were evaluated before and twelve weeks after treatment. Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the pelvic floor muscle myoelectric value, urinary incon-tinence frequency, one hour urine pad test and the average thickness of the transversus abdominis between two groups (P>0.05). Twelve weeks after treatment, the pelvic floor muscle myoelectric value significantly increased in both groups (t>12.564, P<0.001), and was higher in the observation group than in the control group (t=14.064, P<0.001); the urinary incontinence frequency and the positive rate of one hour urine pad test significantly de-creased in both groups (Z>9.615, P<0.001), and were lower in the observation group than in the control group (Z=-2.767, χ2=6.564, P<0.05); the average thickness of the transversus abdominis had no improvement in the control group (t=-1.510, P>0.05), and significantly increased in the observation group (t=-10.681, P<0.01), which was higher in the observation group than in the control group (t=7.541, P<0.001). Conclusion On the basis of pelvic floor muscle exercise and biofeedback electrical stimulation, supplementation with breathing training could reduce the symptoms of postpartum stress urinary incontinence, and improve the func-tion and the quality of life.

Therapeutic Observation of Acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) Points plus Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises for Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus pelvic floor muscle exercises in treating postpartum stress urinary incontinence.Method A total of 216 patients with stress urinary incontinence were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 108 cases each. The treatment group was intervened by acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus pelvic floor muscle exercises, while the control group was intervened by pelvic flor muscle exercises alone. For the two groups, the treatment was given once a day, 12 sessions as a course. The total effective rates were compared after 2 treatment courses.Result The total effective rate was 90.7% in the treatment group versus 83.3% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus pelvic floor muscle exercises is an effective method in treating postpartum stress urinary incontinence, and can promote the postpartum recovery of the pelvic floor.

Clinical effect of electrical stimulation and exercise on the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the effect of biofeedback electrical stimulation and pelvic floor muscle training on the rehabilitation of pelvic floor muscle after delivery by vaginal delivery.Methods From January 2014 to June 2015,90 cases who received pelvic floor rehabilitation treatment after vaginal delivery in Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of our hospital were selected as the research subjects.According to whether the patients received pelvic floor rehabilitation training,they were divided into the treatment group and control group,90 cases in each group.The treatment group received biofeedback electrical stimulation,pelvic floor muscle training methods of rehabilitation at 6 weeks postpartum.The control group did not take any measures of rehabilitation.Results 4 months postpartum,the bladder neck mobility,urethral rotation angle of the treatment group were significantly lower than those of the control group (t =6.052,4.400,all P ＜0.05).the vaginal muscles voltage measured values of the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group (t =9.524,P ＜ 0.05).4 months postpartum,in the treatment group,vaginal muscle Ⅰ grade in 24.44％,grade Ⅱ in 55.56％ and grade Ⅲ in 17.78％,grade ⅣV in 2.22％;in the control group,the vaginal muscle strength grade Ⅰ in 44.44％,grade Ⅱ in 55.56％;The vaginal muscle distribution in the treatment group was significantly better than the control group (Z =-2.865,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion After vaginal delivery,maternal postpartum receiving biofeedback electrical stimulation,pelvic floor muscle exercise can significantly promote the recovery of pelvic floor muscle function.

Comparison of Effects according to Type of Oral Exercise Program for Elderly in Gangneung City / 치위생과학회지

This study compared the effects of programs according to management type by preparing a manual for oral muscle exercises that integrates oral movement and oral massage. The program was performed on 14 elderly patients in a seniors' college self-practice program group and 28 elderly patients in a social welfare center expert intervention group. In the self-practice group, an expert demonstrated oral muscle exercises and subsequently encouraged self-practice by selecting an oral muscle exercise leader. In the expert intervention group, an expert demonstrated oral exercises on a one-on-one basis and subsequently gave oral muscle massages. In the self-practice group, there was no difference in saliva secretion (p=0.213) or oral dryness (p=0.206), after the intervention, the expert intervention group showed improvements in saliva secretion (p=0.009) and oral dryness (p=0.007). There was no difference in program satisfaction between groups (p=0.143), and both groups reported high satisfaction. As seniors may have difficulty in maintaining oral health behaviors, a certain amount of expert intervention may be needed. The results suggest that both a self-practice oral exercise program and an expert intervention program can be effective elderly patients.

Effect of elvic floor muscle exercise on perimenopausal female sexual dysfunction / 现代临床护理

Objective To investigate the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on perimenopausal female sexual dysfunction. Methods Forty six patients with perimenopausal female sexual dysfunction received pelvic floor muscle exercise. Sexual function and pelvic floor muscle strength were compared between pre-and post-exercises. Result The patients′pelvic floor muscle strength and sexual function after exercises were significantly better than those before the exercises (P<0.05). Conclusion Implementation of the pelvic floor muscles exercise in the patients with perimenopausal sexual dysfunction can strengthen pelvic floor muscle and thus alleviate their sexual dysfunction.

Effect of pelvic muscle exercise on quality of sexual life after panhysterectomy surgery / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To evaluate the effect of pelvic muscle exercise on quality of sexual life after panhysterectomy surgery.Methods A retrospective review was made on 166 patients with integrated follow-up documents,after their panhysterectomy surgery caused by benign diseases.A normal nursing care was provided to the control group (n=81); while an additional pelvic muscle exercise was performed on the normal care basis,to those in the experimental group (n=85).Finally,a questionnaire on sexual life quality was made at the sixth month,ninth month,and twelfth month respectively,using a repeated measure ANOVA to analyze the data of each dimension and the whole score.Results Significant differences revealed both on the whole score and dimensions of the sexual satisfaction,sexual communication,sexual anxiety and sexual reaction,in different time sites.However,no difference was found in sexual attitude and body image.Besides,a cross interaction was found between time and intervention,where intervention presented different effects.Conclusions Pelvic muscle exercise is recommended in gynecological continuing nursing care to facilitate the recovery of sexual life after panhysterectomy surgery.

Evaluation of the Back Muscle Exercise for the Lumbar Discectomy Patients

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. OBJECTIVES: To identify the implementation of self-exercise therapy and analyze the effects of exercise therapy after lumbar discectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Studied 47 patients who underwent partial lumbar discectomy and laminectomy from January, 2009 to December, 2009. They were instructed on 16 kinds of exercise therapy in total from postoperative 1day to postoperative 6weeks. Group A (n=25), whose frequency of outpatient clinic visit is above the average, and Group B (n=22), whose frequency of visit is relatively low;, below 5 times. We tested the visual analog scale (VAS scale) of back, Oswestry disability index and the strength of the two groups before surgery and at postoperative 3, 6, and 12 months. RESULTS: The degree of pain was significantly different (26.6+/-9.4 and 53.5+/-18.6) between group A and group B at postoperative 6 months. Function of daily life and strength test were significantly different (6.6+/-4.8 and 11.3+/-4.0 at group A, 3.6+/-0.9 and 3.0+/-1.1 at group B) between the two groups at postoperative 12 months. The characteristics of low compliance patients are low accessibility to the hospital and lack of knowledge on the importance of exercise according to the degree of pain. CONCLUSION: These results suggested that postoperative exercise program has significant effects on the pain, the function of daily life. It also increases flexibility and strengthens the muscle of patients with high compliance of outpatient clinic visit. The factors influencing the results are the age of patients, the willingness to exercise, and the environment in which each patient lives/resides.

Efficacy of a new pelvic muscle exercise for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of a new pelvic muscle gymnastic exercise in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI).Methods Prospectively,we randomly recruited 60 cases with mild and moderate SUI.We use ICI-Q-SF,pad Test and urodynamics to assess the degree of incontinence,volume of leakage,maximum urethral pressure and functional urethral length before and after intervention.Results The ICI-Q-SF score,volume of leakage,maximum urethral closure pressure and functional urethral length in study group before treatment were 11.6 ±4.2,(5.9 ±2.2) ml,(39.4 ± 12.5) cm H2O and (2.5 ±1.2) cm.The indicators in control group were 10.3 ±2.2,(5.8 ±1.3) ml,(41.3 ±8.9) cm H2O and (2.1 ± 0.5) cm respectively.There was no significant difference between the 2 groups (P ＞ 0.05).The ICI-Q-SF score,volune of leakage and maximum urethral closure pressure in study group after treatment were 7.7 ± 2.7,(1.8 ± 1.2) ml and (65.9 ± 8.9) cm H2O,which were significantly improved than the values of10.1 ±2.1,(5.7 ± 1.1) ml and (44.6 ±9.5) cm H2O in control group (P ＜0.05).Conclusions The new pelvic muscle exercise may play an important role in the treatment of mild and moderate SUI.Therefore,it could be recommended to the patients with mild and moderate SUI.

Analysis of influencing factors for persevering in pelvic noor muscle exercise in puerperal women and nursing countermeasures / 中国实用护理杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the influencing factors for persevering in pelvic floor muscle exercise in puerperal women and nursing countenneasures.MethodsThe influencing factors for persevering in pelvic floor muscle exercise in 120 puerperal women before June 2010 were analyzed,and they were set as the control group.According to the analysis results,targeted nursing countermeasures were developed,comprehensive care approach that combined nursing intervention with health education were applied in 116 cases of puerperal women from June 2010 to June 2011,who were set as the observation group.The situation of recovery for maternal pelvic floor muscle tension was observed.ResultsThere were four main factors that affected maternal pelvic floor muscle exercise:pelvic floor muscle exercise is not inspected as post-natal visits items,obstetric nurses did not carry out necessary propaganda,did not understand the importance of pelvic floor muscle exercise and lack of knowledge among the puerperal women.The test results for pelvic floor muscle tension were as followed:in the observation group Ⅰ degree was in 9 cases,accounting for 7.76％; Ⅱ degree was in 31 cases,accounting for 26.72％; Ⅲ degree was in 76 cases,accounting for 65.52％.In the control group,I degree was in 35 cases,accounting for 29.17 ％; Ⅱ degree was in 44 cases,accounting for 36.67％; Ⅲ degree was in 41 cases,accounting for 34.17％.The recovery effect of pelvic floor muscle tension in the observation group was obviously better than the control group,the difference was significant.ConclusionsFactors influencing the puerperal women in persevering in pelvic floor muscle exercise was various,personalized care and intervention according to the influencing factors can improve compliance of pelvic floor muscle exercise for puerperal women,contribute to the recovery of pelvic floor muscle tension.

Effect of combined electrical stimulation and nursing interventions on female stress urinary incontinence / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of the combined electrical stimulation and nursing interventions for female stress urinary incontinence.Methods The study is qusi-experimental design.48 patients with stress urinary incontinence were allocated to the intervention group and the control group with 24 patients in each group.The control group was given electrical stimulation,the intervention group was given 12-week electrical stimulation and comprehensive nursing interventions.The outcome indicators were 1-hour pad test urine loss,pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength,the grade of subjective urinary incontinence,quality of life (I-QOL).Results Compared with the control group,no significant subjective urinary incontinence score was seen,but pelvic floor muscle (PFM ) strength and the score of the QOL evidently improved and 1-hour pad test urine loss decreased in the intervention group.Conclusions Combined electrical stimulation and nursing interventions for female stress urinary incontinence is effective treatment.

Efficacy of Facial Muscle Exercise on Peripheral Facial Paralysis: 45 Cases Report / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To investigate the efficacy of facial muscle exercise on peripheral facial paralysis. Methods 45 patients with peripheral facial paralysis were treated with acupuncture, physical therapy and facial muscle exercise. Results The effective rate was 100% and 44.4% were cured after 2 courses of treatment. Conclusion The facial muscle exercise is effective on peripheral facial paralysis.

Effect of Faradization Combined with Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Female Stress Urinary Incontinence / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To explore the effect of faradization combined with pelvic muscle exercise on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) infemale. Methods 40 female patients with mild or moderate SUI respectively were managed with faradization and pelvic floor muscle exercisesimultaneously for 16 weeks. They were assessed with International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF)and pad test before and after the treatment. Results All the patients improveed significantly in the score of ICIQ-SF, with the incidence ofimprovement were 100% and 72.5% in mild and moderate patients respectively. Conclusion Faradization combined with pelvic floor muscleexercise is effective on female SUI.