Studies on the Treatment of Stress Incontinence
with Weighted Vaginal Cones

The conservative management of patients with symptoms of stress incontinence: A randomized, prospective study comparing weighted vaginal cones and interferential therapy
Oláh KS et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1990;162:87-92.

The objective of the study was to compare the use of weighted vaginal cone therapy with interferential therapy in a group of unselected female patients with urinary stress incontinence (USI) referred to outpatient department of physiotherapy for pelvic floor reeducation.

There was no significant difference in improvement between the two groups in any of the methods of assessment. However, the cones require less supervision by trained staff and can be used at home by the patient. Their use results in a savings in time for the physiotherapy department. The use of the cones is recommended as a cost-effective method of treatment that can be added to the present therapy options available to the physiotherapist.