://www.cl inicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00197314 Effectiveness of Circular Muscle Exercise (Paula Method) Versus Kegel Exercise for Urinary Stress Incontinence

Purpose: This is a randomized controlled trial comparing two methods of exercise for the treatment of stress incontinence ( loss of urine after physical exertion) in women. We are comparing the Paula method of circular muscle exercise, in which circular muscles controlling sphincters of the body (such as the eyes, mouth and rectum) are exercised, with pelvic floor training (Kegel exercises) in women in the community. The study hypothesis is that the effectiveness of circular muscle exercises is equivalent to pelvic floor training among women with this disorder. 

(Official Title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Circular Muscle Exercises (Paula Method 
Methods: 200 women who chosen from the community and suffering from SI will enter the 
Paula method of circular muscle exercises: these women will receive private lessons from a registered Paula instructor. The system is based on activating circular muscles in the body.
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Name:Paula Garbourg Institute URL:www.rings.net Category:Exercise Therapy Description:Healing method through the Ring Muscles (sphincters) exercises, developed in Israel 50 years ago, healing most common ailments. Keywords:Cure and relief from Asthma, Arthritis, Autism, Backaches, Bed-Wetting, Depression, Digestive Problems, Dyslexia, Hemorrhoids, Hyperactivity, Improved Appearance, Incontinence, Infertility, Polio, Premature Aging, Prolapse of the Uterus, Respiratory Problems, Retardation, Road Accidents Rehabilitation, Scoliosis, Varicose Veins,Vocal cord problems study and will be randomized to one of two arms. The first arm is the