Effect of Interferential Therapy and Kegel Exercise in Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence-A Comparative Study

Abstract

Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health Abstract Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a common problem with widespread human and social implication causing discomfort, shame and loss of self-confidence. It not only affects the quality of life but also has significant cost complications. Aim of the Study: To find out the effectiveness of kegel exercise, interferential therapy and transverse abdominis strengthening in treating patients having stress urinary incontinence. Methodology: A total of 50 subjects having stress urinary incontinence at least 6-month duration were recruited randomly. Group 1 experimental group was treated with kegel exercise, interferential therapy and transverse abdominis strengthening and Group 2 conventional group was treated with kegel exercise and transverse abdominis strengthening for five days/week for 4 weeks. Outcome Measures: Urinary incontinence questionnaire, modified oxford scale and transverse abdominis strength by modified sphygmomanometer. Measurements were taken before and at the end of four weeks of treatment. Result: The overall results of the study show that there is significant improvement in both the groups. The Group 1 showed significantly better improvement in urinary incontinence questionnaire and modified oxford scale parameters than the Group 2. Conclusion: Subjects having stress urinary incontinence in between age 20-60 years, because of weak pelvic floor and abdominal muscles was treated with kegel exercise, transverse abdominis strengthening, and interferential therapy was found to be effective.