Urinary Incontinence
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of the study will be to assess the efficacy of foam rolling alone and combination treatment of foam rolling and Kegel exercises in alleviating urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti. The data will be collected from 60 enrolled postpartum females with diastasis recti to evaluate the effectiveness of foam rolling alone compared to foam rolling and Kegel exercises in improving urinary incontinence. The data will be collected using urogenital distress inventory (UDI).
Detailed description
Urinary incontinence is a common issue among postpartum women, often linked to diastasis recti, which weakens core and pelvic floor muscles. Despite its prevalence, effective combined treatment approaches remain limited. Foam rolling may enhance muscle function, while Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor. This study investigates their combined effectiveness in managing urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti, compared to Kegel exercises alone.
Interventions
COMBINATION_PRODUCTKegel exercises
Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to strengthen them. These exercises can help improve urinary and fecal continence, potentially enhance sexual function, and are recommended for both men and women.
COMBINATION_PRODUCTKegel exercises with Foam Rolling
Foam rolling can be a helpful tool to prepare for or complement Kegel exercises by releasing tension in surrounding muscles and improving overall pelvic floor function. Foam rolling can help address tight muscles in the hips and lower back that can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. By releasing these tight areas, foam rolling can allow for better engagement and control of the pelvic floor muscles during Kegel exercises.
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Females with age 20 to 35 years * Females with vaginal delivery * Non obese females * Females diagnosed with diastasis recti and urinary incontinence
Exclusion criteria
* Females with mental disorders * Females who take di-uretic medications * Females with malignant tumors * Patients with urinary tract infection * Patients with a history of pelvic surgery * Patients with cognitive dysfunction * Female with gynecological conditions or diseases that may affect the investigation results.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) | 6 Month | The Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) is a questionnaire used to assess the impact of urinary symptoms on a woman's quality of life. It consists of six questions, each with four possible responses ranging from not at all to greatly, and the responses are scored from 0 to 3 respectively. The scores for each question are summed, and then the total is multiplied by 33.3 to scale the score to a range of 0-100. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of distress caused by urinary symptoms |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed