What are other methods that can be used to strengthen the pelvic muscles?
There are other methods that may be used along with Kegel exercises or separately to strengthen your pelvic muscles. Following are some methods that may be suggested by your caregiver: • Biofeedback: Your caregiver may do biofeedback to help you use the correct muscles. The caregiver may put electrodes on your abdomen and rectal area, or a sensor inside your rectum. Electrodes and sensors are patches or inserts with wires that are attached to a machine. The electrodes or sensors detect your muscle activity and strength and send this information to the machine. This information may help you locate and contract the correct muscles during Kegel exercises. • Electrical stimulation: Electrical stimulation exercises and strengthens your pelvic muscles through contractions. An electrode sends an electrical current or pulse that contracts your pelvic muscles for you.
