Paediatric Biofeedback Treatment

Biofeedback therapy focuses on the pelvic floor muscles, which are vital for proper bladder function. These muscles are located at the base of the pelvis, beneath the bladder, and are shaped like a sling.

Both males and females have pelvic floor muscles. If the muscles are weak, the bladder may leak urine between wees. If they are too tight, it may be difficult to wee, causing the bladder to retain some urine.

Research has shown that biofeedback therapy is effective in treating urinary incontinence. It helps children learn how to strengthen and control their pelvic floor muscles as well as relax them properly.

Alongside therapies like biofeedback, Dr. Bhushanrao Jadhav also specialises in advanced paediatric surgery in Dubai for complex conditions.

Most children have biofeedback therapy in the morning and afternoon. When you arrive at the Urodynamics Unit, our clinic assistant will explain what biofeedback is and what it involves. They will then take you to the biofeedback room and show your child the equipment.

Biofeedback works by measuring and displaying body functions on a computer screen. To do this, the clinic assistant will place two sticky electrode pads on either side of your child’s anus, another set on the abdomen, and a final set on the bony part of the hip. These are connected to the computer with long wires and measure your child’s pelvic floor muscle activity.

Once the electrodes are in place, the clinic assistant will explain how to control an animated character on the computer screen. At first, it can be difficult to work out which muscles to squeeze; the electrodes on the abdomen help us see if your child is using those muscles instead of the pelvic floor muscles. Each session lasts up to 90 minutes, and families choosing paediatric biofeedback treatment in Dubai can expect a comfortable, child-friendly experience.

Along with the training sessions, we will give your child pelvic floor exercises to practise at home. Like all muscles, the pelvic floor muscles need regular exercise to stay strong, as they can weaken quickly if not used. Your child will find the exercises easier to complete if you are supportive and encouraging, perhaps even doing them together each day. Remember, pelvic floor exercises can be done anytime and anywhere, and no one will know your child is doing them, an important part of ongoing biofeedback therapy for children in Dubai.

We will discuss how many sessions your child is likely to need at the end of the first session, as treatment plans for paediatric biofeedback training in Dubai are always tailored to each child’s progress.