Biofeedback and EEG Neurofeedback Behavioral treatments for bowel and bladder disorders (fecal and urinary incontinence, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary hesitancy and frequency) and chronic pelvic pain syndromes, such as, vulvodynia and pelvic floor myalgia will be surveyed.

Relevant anatomy and physiology of micturition and defecation will be covered, as well as, the details of conducting a standard, non-invasive, sEMG assessment of pelvic floor musculature using vaginal or rectal sensors. Treatment strategies for pelvic floor rehabilitation, normalization of bowel and bladder activity, and pain reduction will be explored using the mainstay of EMG and other biofeedback modalities (EEG, heart rate variability, thermal, respiration), and patient education regarding diet and toileting habit. The intent is to broaden the practitioner's treatment options for the often-complex nature of the above disorders.