Effect of Diaphragmatic Training on Urgency Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women

Effect of Diaphragmatic Training on Urgency Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of diaphragmatic training on urgency urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.

Urgency urinary incontinence affects 9-13% of women, increasing with age and impacting daily activities, quality of life, depression, and social isolation. It is a significant source of dependency among the elderly and a factor in nursing home admissions. Untreated incontinence can lead to falls, infections, and loss of independence. Conservative management is the first-line therapy, but pelvic floor muscle training is a potential treatment method. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic training on urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Postmenopausal women suffer from UUI.
• They will be multipara more than 1.
• Their age will range from 55-65 years old.
• Their body mass index (BMI) will range from 25-29.9 kg/m2..
• They will experience menopause at least for 3 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Urinary tract infection
• Previous surgery for urinary incontinence
• Upper motor neuron diseases
• History of genito-urinary cancer
• Previous pelvic irradiation
• Pure stress urinary incontinence
• Genital prolapse
• Diabetes mellitus
• Pace maker