Effect of isostretching on the quality of life of incontinent older women

Fisioterapia em Movimento

Luana Weigert Kachorovski¹  Célia Cristiani Slongo Moraes¹  Evelin De Moura Rosa¹  Cristiane Regina Gruber¹ 

关键词: Physical therapy;    Urinary incontinence;    Quality of life;    Fisioterapia;    Incontinência urinária;    Qualidade de vida;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0103-5150.028.004.AO18

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

AbstractIntroduction : Urinary incontinence (UI) can be defined as a brief involuntary loss of urine. It is a hygienic and social problem that affects mainly older women and contributes to reduced quality of life (QoL). There are currently several therapeutic strategies available for the treatment of UI, including the method of Isometric Stretching, which is based on balance exercises that lead to greater flexibility and stronger joints, tendons and muscles.Objective : To investigate the effect of Isometric Stretching on the QoL of 10 institutionalized older women with complaint of UI.Materials and methods : We used the ICIQ-SF to assess women's QoL pre- and post-treatment. The study duration was 12 weeks.Results : 80% of the women showed a significant improvement in UI (p = 0.007061) and QoL (p = 0.011).Conclusion : We concluded that Isometric Stretching contributed to a significant improvement in urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life in incontinent older women.

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