stress urinary incontinence. Stress incontinence (female) (male)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group, will perform the exercise program based on Sapsford's design in the 5 steps. These include: 1. diaphragmatic breathing exercise (in supine, sitting and standing
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. Women who have experienced stress urinary incontinence at least once in the past month during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing and sneezing.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy History of episiotomy History of systemic or neuromuscular or neurological disease History of surgery or recent rehabilitation for urinary incontinence Hysterectomy Concomitant treatment for urinary incontinence or low back pain Urinary tract infection Medications that exacerbate or alleviate the symptoms of urinary incontinence Severe low back pain or pelvic pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bladder base displacement. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Trans-abdominal sonography.;Voiding diary. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Voiding diary.;Pelvic floor muscle strength. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Axford scale.;Severity of urinary incontinence. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Severity index.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of life questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShahin Goharpey
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed