Paula method
The Paula Method is an alternative to Kegel exercises.[1] The idea is that by strengthening your sphincter muscles (eye muscle: Orbicularis Oculi Muscle and mouth muscle: [Oris Muscle]), the contractions would also strengthen the sphincter muscles in the pelvic floor.[2] There have been several conflicting studies on its efficacy and further research must be conducted. [3]
References
- ^ Bø, Kari; Herbert, Robert D. (September 2013). "There is not yet strong evidence that exercise regimens other than pelvic floor muscle training can reduce stress urinary incontinence in women: a systematic review". Journal of Physiotherapy. 59 (3): 159–168. doi:10.1016/S1836-9553(13)70180-2.
- ^ Bø, Kari; Herbert, Robert D. (September 2013). "There is not yet strong evidence that exercise regimens other than pelvic floor muscle training can reduce stress urinary incontinence in women: a systematic review". Journal of Physiotherapy. 59 (3): 159–168. doi:10.1016/S1836-9553(13)70180-2.
- ^ Liebergall-Wischnitzer, M.; Hochner-Celnikier, D.; Lavy, Y.; Manor, O.; Arbel, R.; Paltiel, O. (20 January 2005). "Paula method of circular muscle exercises for urinary stress incontinence—a clinical trial". International Urogynecology Journal. 16 (5): 345–351. doi:10.1007/s00192-004-1261-6.