Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: October | Volume: 10 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 284-291
Effect of Pelvic Floor Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Related To Menstrual Cycle and Quality of Life
Rashida Hakim Hamid1, Abha Dhupkar2
1MPT- Community Physiotherapy. DES’s Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy.
2Associate Professor, DES’s Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Fergusson College Campus, Shivajinagar, Pune.
Corresponding Author: Rashida Hakim Hamid
ABSTRACT
Background-Urinary continence is the ability of the urinary bladder to hold the urine. In situations where this ability is lost, there can be a reflexive or involuntary loss of urine, which is termed as urinary incontinence. Incontinence is a social and hygienic problem and is demonstrable objectively. Though it is not a threat to life, it could possibly affect the person’s quality of life, and may restrict social activity.
Method- 30 nulliparous females having symptoms of urinary incontinence were screened using Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis and Kings Health Questionnaire. Consent was obtained from them. They were given pelvic floor exercises 3 times a week for one month period. Second screening was done after completion of one month.
Conclusion – Pelvic floor exercises have a significant effect in reducing the severity of urinary incontinence related to menstrual cycle in nulliparous females of 18-25 years. They are more effective on stress urinary incontinence component than urge. Pelvic floor exercises have also been effective in improving the quality of life of the females of 18-25 years of age.
Key words: Urinary incontinence, menstrual cycle, pelvic floor exercises, nulliparous, quality of life, type of incontinence