Commentary to 'Magnetic Resonance Image Connectivity Analysis Provides Evidence of Central Nervous System Mode of Action for Parasacral Transcutaneous Electro Neural Stimulation - A Pilot Study

The mechanism by which TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) treats urinary incontinence and overactive bladder (OAB) in neurologically normal children does not appear to be the level of the bladder, as there is no change in maximum bladder capacity during TENS treatment.1 I have presumed that the effect is at the brain level, by increasing the ability of the interoceptive centers to sense when the bladder is full. Unfortunately, the data on resting state functional connectivity from adult women with OAB are conflicting.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - August 26, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hsi-Yang Wu Source Type: research