The Influence of the Body Posture Correcting Therapy on Pelvic Floor Muscles Function

The Influence of the Body Posture Correcting Therapy on Pelvic Floor Muscles Function

The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of the body posture correcting therapy on pelvic floor muscles function and urinary incontinence problem.

This randomized, controlled study was aimed to asses influence of a six week global posture correction therapy on pelvic floor muscles function and urinary incontinence problem. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. All subjects overcame assessment of pelvic floor muscles (sEMG, manometry and digital) and completed questionnaire about urinary incontinence problem and general health condition connected with lower tract symptoms. Both groups had a pelvic floor education (what is it, where are the pelvic floor muscle, how to correct contract them etc.) Additionally, the study group had a six week therapy focused on body posture correction. Therapy consisted of manual therapy (once per week) and correction exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• stress urinary incontinence (confirmed by a medical examination)
• female
• age between 25 and 45 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• gynecological, spinal, and abdominal surgery (excluding cesarean delivery)
• menopause
• spinal and pelvis injuries
• chronic diseases of the circulatory and respiratory system
• neurlogical accidance