Urological services including urodynamics and biofeedback offered by Greenwich Urological Associates

Urodynamics

The urinary bladder has two functions. It has to store and empty the urine. Normally these two functions are interrelated and work efficiently and smoothly without much conscious thought. Unfortunately, occasionally aging, various illnesses or injuries can lead to impairments of either or both of these functions. These impairments of bladder function can lead to any of the following: urinary leaking, urinary frequency, inability to urinate, or inability to hold urine in a normal manner.

The function of storing and draining urine can be a delicate balance to maintain. In times improper urinary control the imbalance may be due to either lack of holding ability or emptying ability. In order to determine the cause of the imbalance, special tests are occasionally needed to evaluate the cause of the symptoms.

Urodynamic studies are the name of a broad group of studies performed to evaluate the holding and emptying power of the bladder. These studies are done while the patients are fully awake in our office. They are done by minimally invasive techniques and mimic the normal filling and emptying of the bladder. The studies are non painful and involve only minimal risk.

While these studies do not cure the urinary leaking or retention problem, they are extremely useful in finding the cause of the problem. This allows a precise treatment plan to be developed by your physician to help resolve the symptoms.

Our urodymanic program uses the most sophisticated multi-channel testing equipment currently available and our nursing staff has had extensive education, training and experience with the performance of these tests. Our physicians have special interest and expertise in interpretation of the urodynamic studies as well as understanding of the therapeutic solutions to the underlying problems.

Biofeedback

Natural solutions to medical problems are often the best first solution to try to address many problems. Often, even natural solutions require some special training and preparation. Biofeedback training of urinary control can be included in this category of assisted natural solutions.

The concept behind biofeedback training involves physical therapy of specific muscle groups to help assist these muscles to naturally tighten and relax at the appropriate times to assist normal urinary control. This training is typically performed over a 6 week period and can be combined with other forms of therapy as well.

Our skilled nurses use sophisticated monitoring to interpret your progress each step of the way. The process of biofeedback is completely pain free and noninvasive. Through biofeedback, many patients are able to achieve a high degree of urinary control by natural muscle actions without the need for medications or therapies.


	Urodynamics The urinary bladder has two functions. It has to store and empty the urine. Normally these two functions are interrelated and work efficiently and smoothly without much conscious thought. Unfortunately, occasionally aging, various illnesses or injuries can lead to impairments of either or both of these functions. These impairments of bladder function can lead to any of the following: urinary leaking, urinary frequency, inability to urinate, or inability to hold urine in a normal manner. The function of storing and draining urine can be a delicate balance to maintain. In times improper urinary control the imbalance may be due to either lack of holding ability or emptying ability. In order to determine the cause of the imbalance, special tests are occasionally needed to evaluate the cause of the symptoms. Urodynamic studies are the name of a broad group of studies performed to evaluate the holding and emptying power of the bladder. These studies are done while the patients are fully awake in our office. They are done by minimally invasive techniques and mimic the normal filling and emptying of the bladder. The studies are non painful and involve only minimal risk. While these studies do not cure the urinary leaking or retention problem, they are extremely useful in finding the cause of the problem. This allows a precise treatment plan to be developed by your physician to help resolve the symptoms. Our urodymanic program uses the most sophisticated multi-channel testing equipment currently available and our nursing staff has had extensive education, training and experience with the performance of these tests. Our physicians have special interest and expertise in interpretation of the urodynamic studies as well as understanding of the therapeutic solutions to the underlying problems. Biofeedback Natural solutions to medical problems are often the best first solution to try to address many problems. Often, even natural solutions require some special training and preparation. Biofeedback training of urinary control can be included in this category of assisted natural solutions. The concept behind biofeedback training involves physical therapy of specific muscle groups to help assist these muscles to naturally tighten and relax at the appropriate times to assist normal urinary control. This training is typically performed over a 6 week period and can be combined with other forms of therapy as well. Our skilled nurses use sophisticated monitoring to interpret your progress each step of the way. The process of biofeedback is completely pain free and noninvasive. Through biofeedback, many patients are able to achieve a high degree of urinary control by natural muscle actions without the need for medications or therapies.
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