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Rehabilitation of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunctions

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To date, the rehabilitative treatment of neurogenic bladder problems is mainly supported by non-comparative studies based on electrical or magnetic stimulation. Conservative treatment requires an initial behavioral approach, possible training in self-catheterization for complete emptying, and the suggestion to use absorbent materials or urethral or vaginal devices. Neuromodulation techniques, such as Tibial Nerve Stimulation, can be effective and safe; finally, it is possible to hypothesize a role for therapeutic exercise with the involvement—when possible depending on the person’s motor and cognitive condition—of the lower limbs.

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  1. Department of Urology, Ospedale San Raffaele Turro, Milan, Italy

    Donatella Giraudo

  2. Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, AUSL Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy

    Gianluca Ciardi, Vittorio Casati & Gianfranco Lamberti

  3. Degree Course of Physiotherapy, University of Parma, Parma, Italy

    Gianluca Ciardi & Gianfranco Lamberti

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Giraudo, D., Ciardi, G., Casati, V., Lamberti, G. (2023). Rehabilitation of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunctions. In: Micieli, G., Hilz, M., Cortelli, P. (eds) Autonomic Disorders in Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43036-7_13

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