Author(s):
V. Rajalaxmi, P. Swetha, K. Balathandayutham, G. Tharani, G. Vaishnavi, G. Sridevi, G.Venu Vendhan
Email(s):
sbajpai7@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00536
Address:
V. Rajalaxmi1, P. Swetha2, K. Balathandayutham3, G. Tharani4, G. Vaishnavi4, G. Sridevi5, G.Venu Vendhan6
1Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.
2Physiotherapist, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.
3Lecturer, Annamalai University.
4Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.
5Professor, Department of Physiology, SRM Dental College, Chennai.
6Principal, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Coast Institute of Health Sciences.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 7,
Year - 2023
ABSTRACT:
Objective of The Study: The study aims to compare the effectiveness of Paula method and Kegel's exercise in women with urinary incontinence. Background of The Study: Pelvic floor muscle weakness is one of the cause for urinary incontinence. Conservative management such as pelvic floor muscle training and Paula method is commonly recommended as first-line therapy for women with urinary incontinence. The purpose of the study is to examine the efficacy of circular muscle strengthening (Paula method) as opposed to pelvic floor muscle training (PMFT) on stress urinary incontinence. Methodology: This study was a comparative study design with pre and post type with 40 subjects randomly divided into two groups (group A and group B). Group A received Kegel’s exercise and Group B received Paula method. Result: On comparing Pre test and Post test within Group A and Group B of ICIQ score, QOL score, sexuality questionnaire score shows highly significant difference in mean values at P = 0.001. Conclusion: This study concludes that Paula method decreases frequency of urinary incontinence by strengthening sphincter muscles. Compared to the Kegel’s exercise, Paula method showed greater difference in decreasing the frequency of urinary incontinence.
Cite this article:
V. Rajalaxmi, P. Swetha, K. Balathandayutham, G. Tharani, G. Vaishnavi, G. Sridevi, G.Venu Vendhan. To Compare the Effectiveness of Kegel’s Exercise and Paula Method in women with Urinary Incontinence. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2023; 16(7):3261-3. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00536
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V. Rajalaxmi, P. Swetha, K. Balathandayutham, G. Tharani, G. Vaishnavi, G. Sridevi, G.Venu Vendhan. To Compare the Effectiveness of Kegel’s Exercise and Paula Method in women with Urinary Incontinence. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2023; 16(7):3261-3. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00536 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2023-16-7-33
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