EFFECT OF KEGEL EXERCISES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN AND URINARY INCONTINENCE IN UTERINE PROLAPSE; A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52229/pjpt.v6i3.2756Keywords:
Pelvic floor muscle training, pelvic organ prolapse, stress incontinence, pelvic muscles strengthening, Core muscles pelvic regionAbstract
The protrusion of the uterus from its normal anatomical position through the tissue name as hymen or opening called as introits into the vagina is known as uterine prolapse. One in three women effected worldwide. Kegel exercises plays vital role in reducing symptoms of uterine prolapse.
Objective: To determine effects of Kegel exercises in management of pain and urinary incontinence in women with Uterine prolapse in a tertiary care hospital, Karachi.
Materials and Methods: This was a Quasi-experimental study with non-probability convenience sampling. It was carried out at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital Karachi from June to December 2022. Female with age of 40-60 years with diagnosed 1st and 2nd-degree Uterine Prolapse with complaints of pain and urinary incontinence were included. The application of the hot pack was done before exercise for 15 minutes. Four Kegel exercises were performed in every session of the participants with 10 repetitions, 6 days a week for one month. SPSS was used to analyze data.
Results: A total of 56 participants with mean age was 45.21±5.33 years. Pre-treatment there were 13 respondents in the very severe category, 22 in the severe category, 16 in moderate pain, and 5 in mild pain. After given exercises post-treatment pain was reduced. No participants were seen in the severe and very severe pain category, while 10 were found with moderate, 34 with mild, and 12 were found with no pain.
Conclusion: Kegel exercises has an impact on relieving pain and urinary incontinence in females with uterine prolapse after one month intervention.
