What is the purpose of pelvic floor biofeedback in continence therapy?

• A. Provide real-time feedback to teach correct contraction/relaxation of pelvic floor muscles, improving training efficacy.
• B. Surgical correction of sphincter.
• C. Increases bladder capacity via training.
• D. Reduces urethral sensation.

Answer: (A)

Pelvic floor biofeedback provides real-time information about pelvic floor muscle activity so you can learn to contract and relax the right muscles. The immediate signal lets you adjust technique, ensuring you activate the correct muscles and coordinate their use during exercises. This makes training more precise and helps you master pelvic floor control faster, improving the effectiveness of continence therapy. It’s a teaching aid, not a surgical fix, and it doesn’t increase bladder capacity or alter urethral sensation.