The Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With Overactive Bladdder

The Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With Overactive Bladdder

The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on pelvic floor muscle strength, sexual functions, bladder symptoms and quality of life in women with overactive bladder (OAB).

Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined by the International Continence Association as an "urgency with or without urge urinary incontinence, often accompanied by frequency and nocturia." Accordingly, pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) plays an important role in the management of OAB. However, a recent systematic review suggests that PFMT is insufficient against OAB.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having a diagnosis of overactive bladder
• Being volunteer

Exclusion Criteria:

• have a neurological disorder
• only those with stress urinary incontinence
• presence of advanced pelvic organ prolapse (stage 3-4)
• Having a mental problem that will prevent cooperation in evaluation and / or applications
• Women with the presence of malignant condition