✦ MUSCLE RETRAINING THERAPY

Pelvic Floor Therapy / Biofeedback

Q: How many biofeedback sessions will I need?

Most patients complete 6-8 sessions over 8-12 weeks. Those with more established dysfunction may need up to 10-12 sessions. Home exercises between sessions accelerate progress significantly.

Q: Is pelvic floor therapy painful?

Biofeedback is entirely non-invasive and non-painful. The anal sensor is the same type used in anorectal manometry and is well tolerated. Sessions are outpatient and take 30-45 minutes each.

Q: Is pelvic floor physiotherapy available at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad?

Yes - Dr. Samhitha Reddy provides pelvic floor therapy and biofeedback as part of the comprehensive pelvic floor dysfunction treatment programme at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad. It is available as laparoscopic pelvic floor rehabilitation support as well as standalone non-surgical therapy.

Q: Will I still need surgery if biofeedback does not fully resolve my symptoms?

If biofeedback does not achieve adequate improvement, surgical options (rectocele repair, rectopexy for ODS; SNM or sphincteroplasty for incontinence) are then considered. Biofeedback completion does not close any surgical options.

Specialist pelvic floor physiotherapy and biofeedback retraining - the primary evidence-based treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, obstructive defecation, and faecal incontinence. 60-80% improvement without surgery at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.

60-80% IMPROVEMENT RATE

Non-Surgical NO PROCEDURE

Outpatient SESSIONS

First-Line PRIMARY TREATMENT

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy / Biofeedback?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy and biofeedback is a specialist-supervised programme of exercises and real-time feedback training aimed at retraining the pelvic floor muscles. In obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS), it teaches the puborectalis to relax correctly during defecation. In faecal incontinence, it strengthens the sphincter and improves voluntary contraction. Dr. Samhitha Reddy at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad prioritises biofeedback as the first-line treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, ODS, and mild-to-moderate faecal incontinence - achieving 60-80% significant improvement without any surgical intervention. As the best hospital for pelvic floor disorders in Hyderabad, the programme uses surface EMG or manometry sensors to provide real-time visual feedback during training sessions.

Biofeedback requires patient engagement and commitment to regular sessions (typically 6-8 sessions over 8-12 weeks). Combining biofeedback with dietary modification, adequate hydration, and regular physical activity maximises outcomes.

How the Procedure Works

Anorectal Manometry Assessment

Pre-treatment anorectal manometry and balloon expulsion test establish baseline sphincter pressures, pelvic floor coordination, and confirm whether dysfunction is present.

Physiotherapy Assessment

A specialist pelvic floor physiotherapist assesses muscle strength, coordination, and endurance - designing a personalised training programme.

Biofeedback Training Sessions

A sensor provides real-time EMG or pressure readings. The patient performs squeezing and relaxing exercises, watching the feedback screen to correct technique.

Relaxation Training (ODS)

For ODS patients, training focuses on paradox relaxation - learning to relax the puborectalis correctly during defecation. Simulated defecation exercises with a balloon reinforce the technique.

Home Exercise Programme

A personalised home programme is provided. Sessions are typically weekly for 6-8 weeks, then monthly maintenance. Dr. Samhitha reviews progress at structured intervals.

Outcomes

60-80%IMPROVEMENT RATE

Non-SurgicalNO PROCEDURE

OutpatientSESSIONS

First-LinePRIMARY TREATMENT

Who Needs This Treatment?

→60-80% significant improvement in ODS and faecal incontinence without surgery
→Non-invasive, non-surgical - no anaesthesia, no recovery period, no complications
→Improves overall pelvic floor function - not just the presenting symptom
→Effective for obstructed defecation (ODS) and faecal incontinence
→Affordable pelvic floor treatment in Hyderabad - no surgical costs
→Available at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad with specialist pelvic floor physiotherapists

Biofeedback is one of medicine's most elegant treatments - using the body's own neural plasticity to correct a learned dysfunction. Watching a patient learn, in real time on a screen, how to relax muscles they have been inadvertently contracting for years - and experiencing immediate relief - is genuinely rewarding.

— - Dr. Samhitha Reddy, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

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