Guido Okta Vianney (2013) PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN LATIHAN OTOT DASAR PANGGUL TERHADAP KEKUATAN OTOT DASAR PANGGUL DAN FUNGSI EREKSI PADA PENDERITA DISFUNGSI EREKSI. Other thesis, UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA.

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Abstract

Pelvic floor muscles exercises are not routinely used but may be used in conjunction with other treatments to treat erectile dysfunction. Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pelvic floor muscles exercise program for men with erectile dysfunction problem. Design of study A randomized controlled group design study. Setting Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Dr. Soetomo Hospital. Methods Sixteen men with erectile dysfunction who underwent treatment from Andrology Clinic Dr.Soetomo Hospital were divided into 2 groups. The first group were treated with pelvic floor muscles exercises for 12 weeks, while the second group acted as controls. The parameters of this study were evaluated on the week 4, 8 and 12. The evaluation of pelvic floor muscles strength were performed by digital anal assesment and pressure biofeedback Myomed 932, while the evaluation of erectile function based on IIEF-5 questionnaire and EHS (Erectile Hardness Score). Results An increase of pelvic floor muscles maximal contraction showed in the intervention group after 8 weeks of treatment (p=0.011). Six subjects in the intervention group (75%) gained a normal anal strength based on digital anal assesment at the end of study. The IIEF-5 score of the intevention group improved after 8 weeks of treatment (p=0.012). Three subjects (37.5%) of the intervention group got an improvement and 4 subjects (50%) gained normal erectile function. Conclusion Comparison of the result of the protocol reported here shows that pelvic floor muscles exercises improve erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction.

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