Yoga and Vibration Training for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

Effects Of Yoga And Whole Body Vibration Training On Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence

This study aimed to compare the effects of yoga and Whole Body Vibration Training on pelvic floor muscle strength, severity of urinary symptoms and UI-related quality of life in women with UI.

The intervention period for the study was determined as 6 weeks. It has been decided that yoga practice will be done 3 times a week for 45 minutes, and whole body vibration training will be done for 45-55 minutes. The home exercise group will perform the planned exercise protocol every day for 6 weeks.

The results of the study will be evaluated by statistical analysis as a result of the interventions and evaluations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between the ages of 20-60,
• patients with SUI or Mix UI with a predominant SUI component,
• patients who have not received treatment with any physical therapy modality in the last 3 months,
• patients who signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with neurological diseases that may cause incontinence
• Those with prolapse
• Those using intrauterine devices
• Obesity (BMI >30)
• Patients with serious systemic diseases that prevent them from exercising (Cardiovascular disease, COPD, CVO and/or cancer)
• Patients with pure urge or mixed UI with a predominant urge component
• Patients with a history of thrombosis
• Patients who engage in high-intensity sports activities for at least half an hour at least twice a week (tennis, aerobic exercise, running, exercises with body weight).
• Patients with neurological or vestibular disease that may cause balance disorders
• Patients with grade 3 or 4 knee and/or hip osteoarthritis
• Patients with a history of knee and/or hip joint replacement surgery
• Patients with kidney or gallbladder stones
• Patients with acute disc herniation or spondylolisthesis