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pelvic floor electrical stimulation

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pelvic floor electrical stimulation (PFES),
functional electrical stimulation of the muscles of the pelvic floor, delivered through a vaginal or rectal probe, used in the treatment of stress incontinence.


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Kegel exercises, behavioral treatment involving charts and diaries, biofeedback, pelvic floor electrical stimulation, and even surgery are all proven therapies.
The methods of pelvic floor electrical stimulation vary in location, stimulus frequency (Hz), stimulus intensity or amplitude (mA), pulse duration (duty cycle), treatments per day, number of treatment days per week, length of time for each treatment session, overall time period for device use and between clinic and home settings.
Urological Devices Market Report 2008 covers, in depth, device markets for the following sectors: * BPH * Prostate Cancer * Incontinence * Bladder Cancer * Stone Treatment * Endoscopes * Urodynamics * Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulation * Erectile Dysfunction; and * Artificial Urinary Sphincters These markets are researched and analyzed in great detail, and include annual data for units sold, average selling price, market shares, and drivers and limiters of the market.
 
 
 
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