@article { , title = {Pelvic floor exercises for erectile dysfunction}, abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of pelvic floor exercises as a way of restoring erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In all, 55 men aged >20 years who had experienced erectile dysfunction for ≥6 months were recruited for a randomized controlled study with a cross-over arm. The men were treated with either pelvic floor muscle exercises (taught by a physiotherapist) with biofeedback and lifestyle changes (intervention group) or they were advised on lifestyle changes only (control group). Control patients who did not respond after 3 months were treated with the intervention. All men were given home exercises for a further 3 months. Outcomes were measured using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), anal pressure measurements and independent (blinded) assessments. RESULTS: After 3 months, the erectile function of men in the intervention group was significantly better than in the control group (P < 0.001). Control patients who were given the intervention also significantly improved 3 months later (P < 0.001). After 6 months, blind assessment showed that 40\% of men had regained normal erectile function, 35.5\% improved but 24.5\% failed to improve. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that pelvic floor exercises should be considered as a first-line approach for men seeking long-term resolution of their erectile dysfunction. © 2005 BJU International.}, doi = {10.1111/j.1464-410X.2005.05690.x}, issn = {1464-4096}, issue = {4}, journal = {BJU International}, pages = {595-597}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Wiley}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1052742}, volume = {96}, keyword = {Centre for Health and Clinical Research, pelvic floor exercises, physiotherapy, erectile dysfunction, bulbocavernosus muscle, ischiocavernosus muscle}, year = {2005}, author = {Feneley, Roger C.L. and Dunn, Christopher D.R. and Speakman, Mark J. and Swinkels, Annette and Dorey, Grace} }