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I conducted an extensive literature review on the use of magnetic stimulation in the treatment of urinary incontinence. The results are, to say the least, surprising: despite the growing investment and widespread promotion of its benefits, I found no scientific evidence that magnetic stimulation is capable of generating any contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, much less supramaximal muscle contractions. | Case Study: A 24-year-old woman underwent surgery to implant a neuromodulator to treat overactive bladder. Physical therapy was not offered as part of the initial treatment plan. After a year of no improvement following surgery, she decided to begin physical therapy. She was treated by physical therapist Dr. Laira Ramos using the Active Perineal Rehabilitation protocol. The treatment lasted 16 weeks and consisted of 14 appointments. The patient regained her quality of life, and the neuromodulator device was disconnected. |
