Table 2.
Internet-based treatment programme | Postal treatment programme | |
---|---|---|
Total extent, number of pages | 20 | 8 |
Information, number of pages | 9 | 4 |
Illustrations, n | 33 | 7 |
Pelvic floor muscle training, design | Increasing intensity, login codes successively | Access to all exercises from start |
Exercises (duration in s × repetitions × daily frequency): | Yes | Yes |
– maximum contractions (for strength) (8 × 8–10 × 3) | Yes | Yes |
– submaximal contractions (for endurance) (15–90 × 1 × 3) | Yes | Yes |
– quick contractions (3 × 8–10 × 2–3) | Yes | Yes |
– the ‘knack manoeuvre’* | Yes | Yes |
Self-reported tests of progression | Yes | No |
Training report | Once a week | At follow-up |
Cognitive behavioural therapy assignments | Yes | No |
E-mail support by urotherapist | Yes | No |
A conscious pelvic floor muscle contraction before and during physical stress.