EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE SYMPTOMATOLOGY OF URINARY INCONTINENCE IN PREGNANT WOMEN: UNCONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594242423029

• Palavras-chave: Physiotherapy. Urinary incontinence. Gestation. Pregnant.

• Keywords: Physiotherapy. Urinary incontinence. Gestation. Pregnant.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary loss of any amount of urine, and is common in pregnant women and can be treated conservatively or surgically. The first-line treatment for UI is physical therapy. Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of physiotherapy in the symptoms of urinary incontinence in pregnant women. Methods: It is an uncontrolled clinical trial study, with a quantitative approach, comprising women over eighteen years of age, pregnant from the tenth week of pregnancy. Ten sessions of cardiovascular training, global and pelvic floor strengthening and stretching were carried out. Collection was through a questionnaire with personal data, lifestyle habits, gynecological-obstetric and urinary history. To assess UI, the ICIQ-SF questionnaire was used. Data analysis was tabulated in the statistical program Epi Info version 7.2.0.1 for Windows (SPSS) version 21 and presented as absolute and relative frequency. Results: The sample consisted of 36 women, 27 of whom completed the sessions. The majority were in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, married and with an average of 20 to 40 years of age. They reported improvement in symptoms when sleeping, during physical activities, when they finish urinating and are getting dressed, when they have a strong urge to urinate, during sexual intercourse and for no obvious reason. Conclusion: It was observed that the results were not significant, but there was an improvement in symptoms, especially when sleeping.