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A comparative study of pelvic floor muscle training in women with multiple sclerosis: its impact on lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life
Lúcio, Adélia Correia; Perissinoto, Maria Carolina; Natalin, Ricardo Aydar; Prudente, Alessandro; Damasceno, Benito Pereira; D'ancona, Carlos Arturo Levi.
  • Lúcio, Adélia Correia; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
  • Perissinoto, Maria Carolina; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
  • Natalin, Ricardo Aydar; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
  • Prudente, Alessandro; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
  • Damasceno, Benito Pereira; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
  • D'ancona, Carlos Arturo Levi; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
Clinics ; 66(9): 1563-1568, 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-604294
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To compare pelvic floor muscle training and a sham procedure for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis.

METHODS:

Thirty-five female patients with multiple sclerosis were randomized into two groups a treatment group (n = 18) and a sham group (n = 17). The evaluation included use of the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire, Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form, and Qualiveen questionnaire. The intervention was performed twice per week for 12 weeks in both groups. The treatment group underwent pelvic floor muscle training with assistance from a vaginal perineometer and instructions to practice the exercises daily at home. The sham group received a treatment consisting of introducing a perineometer inside the vagina with no exercises required. Pre- and post-intervention data were recorded.

RESULTS:

The evaluation results of the two groups were similar at baseline. At the end of the treatment, the treatment group reported fewer storage and voiding symptoms than the sham group. Furthermore, the differences found between the groups were significant improvements in the following scores in the treatment group Overactive Bladder Questionnaire, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form, and the General Quality of Life, and Specific Impact of Urinary Problems domains of the Qualiveen questionnaire.

CONCLUSIONS:

The improvement of lower urinary tract symptoms had a positive effect on the quality of life of women with multiple sclerosis who underwent pelvic floor muscle training, as the disease-specific of quality of life questionnaires demonstrated. This study reinforces the importance of assessing quality of life to judge the effectiveness of a treatment intervention.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Quality of Life / Urination Disorders / Pelvic Floor / Exercise Therapy / Multiple Sclerosis / Muscle Contraction Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Quality of Life / Urination Disorders / Pelvic Floor / Exercise Therapy / Multiple Sclerosis / Muscle Contraction Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de Campinas/BR