Feasability and effectiveness of pelvic floor telerehabilitation: A retrospective pilot study

Introduction: First-line treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) is pelvic floor rehabilitation. Our objective was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of pelvic floor telerehabilitation on women's urinary symptoms. Material and methods: This was a retrospective pilot study evaluating the impact of a pelvic floor telerehabilitation program on the symptoms of 48 patients referred for UI between 2022 and 2024. The patients completed questionnaires at the beginning and end of the telerehabilitation program. The questionnaires included the ICIQ-SF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form), USP (Urinary Symptom Profile), PFDI-20 (Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory), CONTILIFE, Wexner, and Kess. At the end of the program, the PGII (Patient Global Impression and Improvement) and a satisfaction questionnaire were also administered. Results: The mean age of the women was 52.5 years. They had received an average of 9.3 telerehabilitation sessions. The ICIQ-SF and CONTILIFE scores significantly improved after the program (13.1 vs 5.8, p