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. 2014 Sep 17;26(9):1493–1499. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1493

Table 1. Intervention categories with evidence-based references of justification noted.

Modalities Heat41)
Ice41)
PFM biofeedback33, 34)
• To promote strength and endurance
• To increase coordination
• To promote muscle relaxation
PFM electrical stimulation31, 34)
• To improve PFM strength (if 2/5 PFM strength)
• To promote sensory awareness due to sensory impairment
• To reduce pain
Manual physiotherapy procedures Soft tissue mobilization to decrease soft tissue restriction and improve range of motion42, 43)
Joint mobilization to improve range of motion44)
Exercises PFME32, 33, 45, 46)
• Manual facilitation
• Gravity eliminated
• Anti-gravity
• During functional tasks
• Down training
Core stabilization47, 48)
• Transverse abdominis muscle
• Other abdominal muscles
• Multifidus muscle
• Functional exercises
Flexibility
• Hip41)
• Lumbopelvic49)
Education Body mechanics/posture44)
Bladder/bowel schedule50)
Diet modification
• Caffeine reduction51)
• Carbonated beverage reduction51)
• Increase water intake52)
• Decrease water intake53)
• Fiber education52)
Relaxation techniques to decrease muscle tension54)
SUI strategies such as PFM contraction before increase in intra-abdominal pressure55)
UUI strategies such as inhibition techniques to suppress bladder contractions56)
Toilet strategies
• For constipation such as toilet posture to promote bowel movement57)
• Voiding without straining
Soft tissue massage such as abdominal massage, scar massage, and self-stretching for introitus34, 43, 57)