INFLUENCING SYMPTOMS OF URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE THROUGH PHYSIOTHERAPY
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Published:2023-11-30
Issue:4
Volume:29
Page:5245-5249
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ISSN:1312-773X
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Container-title:Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
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language:
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Short-container-title:JofIMAB
Author:
Parashkevova PetyaORCID,
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Deleva RadoslavaORCID,
Abstract
Purpose: Urinary incontinence leads to adverse life changes and psychological stress among patients. The purpose of this report is to follow the effect of implementing a specific exercise program in women with urinary stress incontinence. Material: The study included 30 women who completed a specialized kinesitherapy program over 16 weeks. It included exercises to strengthen the back, abdominal and gluteal muscles, Kegel exercises and balance exercises. Results: A one-hour Pad test was used to monitor the effect of applied kinesitherapy. Results are reported as means with standard deviations with 95% confidence intervals. Conclusions: The obtained results show that specialized exercises have a beneficial effect on the tone of the pelvic floor muscles and reduce the symptoms of urinary stress incontinence.
Publisher
Peytchinski Publishing Ltd.
Subject
General Dentistry