EFFECTIVENESS OF HYPOPRESSIVE EXERCISES ON POSTNATAL MOTHERS WITH URINARY INCONTINENCE-A PILOT STUDY.

Abstract

Background: Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunctions can lead to Urinary Incontinence, a condition which often affects women both during pregnancy and after childbirth. As a result of this, certain exercises are recommended during and after pregnancy to prevent and treat this incontinence. Hypopressive Exercise is one of these methods used to prevent Urinary Incontinence.

Objective: The purpose of the study is to find the Effectiveness of Hypopressive Exercises on Postnatal Mothers with Urinary Incontinence.

Methods: 30 Mothers (between the age group of 25 – 35 years) clinically pre diagnosed with urinary incontinence with PERFECT score were included in the study. with informed consent, the protocol was explained to the subjects. Mothers were given Hypopressive Exercises for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. This session lasted between 30 to 40 minutes. The outcome measure of the Exercises was measured using UI – QUID and PERFECT test. Results were tabulated using statistical analysis.

Result: The analysis shows that the mothers who underwent Hypopressive exercises have significant reduction in urinary incontinence (p-value) P<0.0001.

Conclusion: This study concluded that the mothers underwent Hypopressive exercises have significant reduction in Urinary Incontinence and increase in Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength

Implications: The Hypopressive Exercises strengthens the Deep Core Muscles which increases body awareness by training the Pelvic Floor Muscles in women and reduces Urinary Incontinence. These Exercises not only pay attention to maintaining proper body posture and Pelvic Floor Muscles activation. But also had a positive impact on the Quality of Life and reduction of incidents of urine leakage among mothers.