ReviewCurrent gastroenterology reports2019
A Practical Guide to Biofeedback Therapy for Pelvic Floor Disorders.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 67 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of biofeedback therapy on low anterior resection syndrome: a systemic review with meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of pelvic floor physiotherapy intervention for stress urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women: systematic review.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Pooled it
- The effect of biofeedback interventions on pain, overall symptoms, quality of life and physiological parameters in patients with pelvic pain : A systematic review.Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Biofeedback with Dilator Therapy for Sexual Function in Women with Primary Vaginismus: Randomized Controlled Trial Study.International urogynecology journal · 2025Trial
- Sensation of Incomplete Evacuation in Patients With Fecal Incontinence: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Tertiary Referral Cohort.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2026Article
- A Global Scoping Review of Clinicians' Perceptions of Anorectal Biofeedback Compared with Novel Australian Data.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- The Effect of BeBoJournal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Inadequate Propulsion and Pelvic Floor Relaxation in Dyssynergic Defecation: Insights From Synchronous Proctomanometry.Gastroenterology · 2025Article
- Can Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate be Effective in the Treatment of Levator Ani Syndrome?The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Review of the Effects of Diabetes Mellitus on the Gastrointestinal System.Cureus · 2025Review
- Treatment Strategies for Painful Pelvic Floor Conditions: A Focus on the Potential Benefits of Cannabidiol.Biomolecules · 2024Review
- Botulinum toxin type A injection combined with biofeedback in the treatment of spastic pelvic floor syndrome.World journal of clinical cases · 2024Article
- Outcomes of redo for failed colorectal or coloanal anastomoses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Annals of coloproctology · 2023Review
- Biofeedback Treatment Can Improve Clinical Condition and Quality of Life in Patients with Pelvic Floor Dyssynergy with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study.Middle East journal of digestive diseases · 2023Article
- Abdomino-anal Dyscoordination in Defecatory Disorders.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2022Article
- Neurogenic Bowel and Management after Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Inadequate Rectal Pressure and Insufficient Relaxation and Abdominopelvic Coordination in Defecatory Disorders.Gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Observation of the Intervention Effect of Biofeedback Therapy Combined With Cluster Nursing on Perioperative Constipation in Patients With Thoracolumbar Fracture.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Understanding the physiology of human defaecation and disorders of continence and evacuation.Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2021Review
- The Efficacy of Biofeedback Treatment in Patients with Fecal Incontinence.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2021Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewBiofeedback therapy (BFT) is effective for managing pelvic floor disorders (i.e., defecatory disorders and fecal incontinence). However, even in controlled clinical trials, only approximately 60% of patients with defecatory disorders experienced long-term improvement. The review serves to update practitioners on recent advances and to identify practical obstacles to providing biofeedback therapy. RECENT
findingsThe efficacy and safety of biofeedback therapy have been evaluated in defecatory disorders, fecal incontinence, and levator ani syndrome. Recent studies looked at outcomes in specific patient sub-populations and predictors of a response to biofeedback therapy. Biofeedback therapy is effective for managing defecatory disorders, fecal incontinence, and levator ani syndrome. Patients who have a lower bowel satisfaction score and use digital maneuvers fare better. Biofeedback therapy is recommended for patients with fecal incontinence who do not respond to conservative management. A subset of patients with levator ani syndrome who have dyssynergic defecation are more likely to respond to biofeedback therapy.
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