Short-Term Physical Therapy Treatment for Female Urinary Incontinence: A Quality of Life Evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Tirolli Rett ◽  
Paulo César Giraldo ◽  
Ana Katherine da Silveira Gonçalves ◽  
José Eleutério Junior ◽  
Sirlei Siani Morais ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela D'Attilio Toledo ◽  
Anny Caroline Dedicação ◽  
Maria Elisabete Salina Saldanha ◽  
Miriam Haddad ◽  
Patricia Driusso

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence affects more than 50 million people worldwide, it has a great impact on quality of life by affecting social, domestic, occupational and sex life, regardless of age. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of physical therapy treatment in women attending the Urogynecology service of Hospital and Maternity Leonor Mendes de Barros. METHOD: We retrospectively assessed 65 records of patients with diagnosis of urinary incontinence treated between November 2005 and November 2006. In order to have their data analyzed, patients were divided into two groups; group MF, which underwent medical treatment and physiotherapy, and group M, which had only medical treatment. In order to compare both groups' quantitative data, the analysis was performed in Statistica® software using Mann Whitney's non-parametric test. The analysis of association between the quantitative variables was performed through the Chi-Square test at 5% (p > 0.05) significance level. RESULTS: We observed that 60.6% of patients who underwent physical therapy treatment and medical treatment had the urinary incontinence symptoms decreased or completely cured, while 80% of women belonging to the medical treatmen only-group underwent surgery. CONCLUSION: Thus, we conclude that physical therapy is essential in treatment protocols of urinary incontinence outpatient clinics and to prevent surgery.


Author(s):  
Rayssilane Cardoso De Sousa ◽  
Ludmilla Karen Brandão Lima De Matos

Introduction: The presence of trigger points (PG's) characterize the Painful Myofascial Syndrome, which is associated with the Tension type headaches (TTH) when the PG's are located in the muscles of the head and neck , whose pattern of referred pain is propagated to certain regions of the head. In this context, the myofascial release (MR) has fundamental techniques for disabling PG's and its symptoms. Objective: To verify the effects of miofascial release (MR) in the treatment of TTH induced to PG's. Method: This research was submitted to the research ethics committee of a private college in Teresina -PI (No. 193 142). It is a series of case studies, of analytical nature with quantitative and qualitative approach. The sample was the non-random type, constituted by nine subjects with 42.67 ± 6.84 years, selected through a selecting form. They were evaluated before and after the treatment by means of an evaluation form (weight, height, goniometry cervical spine and visual analog pain scale - VAS) and the SF-36 Questionnaires. Was applied a protocol of physical therapy treatment with MR techniques, two times a week, 16 sessions. Analyzed variables: intensity of pain, range of movement (ROM) of the cervical spine and quality of life. Data were analyzed using parametric test "t" of Student, with significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: Data were reported in tables and graphs showing significant results. There was an increase of cervical spine ROM, reduced intensity of pain (VAS) and improves the quality of life of participants (SF -36 Questionary). Conclusion: The conclusion is that the protocol of physical therapy treatment with MR techniques showed significant results in the treatment of TTH.


Author(s):  
ENILDA MARTA CARNEIRO DE LIMA MELLO ◽  
HANNA HELLEN FERNANDES MEDEIROS ◽  
NIKELLY YORANNE DE AQUINO DE MATOS

Objective: To identify the knowledge about physiotherapy as a treatment of urinary incontinence in continent women. Methods: The study was characterized by a cross-sectional and quantitative study. A ten items questionnaire, created by the researchers, was used with related questions about women's health. The sample consisted of 60 continents women, aged between 20-90 years, divided into age groups, accommodating ten participants in each age delimitation as follows: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-90. Results: The results showed that 65% of the women did not know about the physiotherapeutic treatment for UI, 28.33% had heard and 6.67% knew about it. The channels of knowledge selected by the volunteers who claimed to know or hear about physiotherapy in the UI were 18.18% media, 31.82% were people known, 45.45% were health professionals, and 4.55% were other unna/med forms. It was also found that women aged between 60 and 90 years have more knowledge on the subject (15%) than those aged 20 to 39 (5%) and 40 to 59 years (0%). Conclusion: It is concluded, therefore, that continents women need more information regarding physical therapy treatment for urinary incontinence. In addition, this awareness should occur in a multidisciplinary way to cover a greater number of women and information providers, in view of the search for treatment early avoid greater complications.


2016 ◽  
pp. 298-317
Author(s):  
Anna Abelló Pla ◽  
Anna Andreu Povar ◽  
Jordi Esquirol Caussa ◽  
Vanessa Bayo Tallón ◽  
Dolores Rexachs ◽  
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Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), defined as involuntary urine leakage caused by physical activity and/or efforts, is a frequently found pathology among women that significantly affects their quality of life. SUI treatments are often less effective than expected because they require a conscious effort by the patient to follow them correctly and usually have drawbacks, such as their high cost, time, and/or schedule requirements. ICT-mediated Physical Therapy treatment programs can be useful to improve Stress Urinary Incontinence symptoms and pelvic floor function in women while maintaining total confidentiality, with an at home treatment, accomplishing a higher adherence to the treatment, keeping a low budget for the patients, and saving the health systems' economic resources.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Fatimat Motunrayo Akinlusi ◽  
Tawaqualit Abimbola Ottun ◽  
Yusuf Abisowo Oshodi ◽  
Bilkees Oluwatoyin Seriki ◽  
Folasade D. Haleemah Olalere ◽  
...  

Aims: To determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence, risk factors and impact on the quality of life in gynecological clinic attendees of a University Hospital. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted amongst gynecological clinic attendees in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria from 1st February to 31st July 2017. Structured questionnaires were used to ascertain the presence of urinary incontinence. Socio-demographic and medical factors; impact on daily activities and treatment history were assessed. Women with and without urinary incontinence were compared. Univariate, bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. Results: There were 395 women of 25 - 67 years (mean age = 38.81±10.1). About 33% had experienced urinary incontinence in the previous 6 months with Urgency, Mixed and Stress urinary incontinence occurring in 18.0%, 7.6% and 7.3% respectively. Independent risk factors for urinary incontinence were age (odds ratio=0.49, 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.26 - 0.92, P =0.026), higher body mass index (odds ratio=1.92, 95% CI =1.53 - 3.00, P =0.004) and history of constipation (odds ratio=2.11, 95% CI =1.30 - 3.43, P =0.003). About 47% of those with urinary incontinence admitted to negative feelings like anxiety and depression; 45% had moderate to severe impact on their quality of life in all domains but only 27.7% sought help. Conclusions: Urinary incontinence is common and risk factors include older age, high body mass index and constipation. Despite its substantial impact on the quality of life, majority do not seek help. Addressing modifiable risks factors and improving treatment seeking behaviour will assist in reducing the prevalence of urinary incontinence. Keywords: female urinary incontinence; quality of life; risk factors; stress incontinence; urgency incontinence.


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