Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common clinical presentation in patients with multiple sclerosis.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and biofeedback on overactive bladder in patients with multiple sclerosis.
This research included 45 individuals with multiple sclerosis of both sexes. We randomly divided them into three equal groups (A, B, and C). Patients in group A got biofeedback training and pelvic floor exercise (PFME); patients in group B had transcranial magnetic treatment and PFME; and patients in group C had PFME. Urodynamic measurements were utilized to determine bladder parameters (detrusor pressure at maximum flow rate, bladder volume at initial desire to empty, maximum cystometric capacity, detrusor pressure, and maximum flow rate) for all groups before and after a six-week training interval (the end of therapy).
There was a statistically significant improvement in all urodynamic measurement parameters within the groups (Groups A, B and C). Except for the maximal cystometric capacity and detrusor pressure were non-significant improvement in B before and after therapy. However, there was no significant difference between the three groups following therapy.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation and biofeedback improved bladder function in patients with multiple sclerosis. These approaches have a high level of safety and effectiveness, but EMG biofeedback has superiority.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology. 2024 Oct 21 [Epub ahead of print]
Osama M Abdel Raheem, Doaa A Abdel-Hady
Department of physical therapy for Neurology, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, EL-Mina, Egypt., Department of physical therapy for women's health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, EL-Mina, Egypt. .