Urinary incontinence
Conditions
Interventions
The volunteers will be randomly assigned by a computer-generated list into two groups: group 1 (G1), n=15, which will carry out the protocol to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles number 1 and group 2
Other
E02.779
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18-30 years. Active sex life, defined as reporting any sexual intercourse in the last three months. Active and non-athletes, physical activity for more than 150 minutes per week. Normal body mass index (BMI) (between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current pregnancy or prior. Reporting of urinary leakage last week. Presence of pelvic organ prolapse. Presence of constipation, defined as weekly evacuation less than three times. Presence of pelvic pain. History of pelvic surgery. Amenorrhea.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference of the electrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles, assessed by electromyography, during maximal voluntary contraction before and after the strengthening protocol. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference of the pelvic floor muscles contraction pressure, assessed by perineometry, during maximal voluntary contraction before and after the strengthening protocol.;Difference of the pelvic floor muscles function, ranked by Modified Oxford Scale, during maximal voluntary contraction before and after the strengthening protocol. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPatricia Driusso
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Outcome results
None listed