Protocolo de intervención en fortalecimiento del suelo pélvico como tratamiento no invasivo de incontinencia urinaria en mujeres corredoras de montaña

Abstract

Scientific evidence showing that the weakness of the pelvic floor musculature related to different pelvic conditions, among which urinary incontinence is, this being a pathology that affects a high percentage of women who practice high-impact sports such as mountain athletics. In the present research, a quasi-experimental quantitative intervention study had carried out with the objective of analyzing the efficacy of the application of a protocol of pelvic floor strengthening exercises as a non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence in female mountain runners of the D-mentes Trail running team of the city of Ambato. The study had executed in 20 women between 20 and 45 years of age. The data was systematized and analyzed in the statistical software package SPSS version 20, as a means of assessment was used urinary incontinence questionnaire ICIQ-SF, determining the impact it causes on the quality of life of women athletes who suffer from urinary incontinence, an intervention plan was structured consisting of Kegel exercises that are specific to strengthen the pelvic floor and exercises to strengthen the Core. Hypothesis testing was performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, in which it was observed that at a significance level of 5%, the null hypothesis was rejected because the P= 0.001, which determined that the protocol of exercises for pelvic floor muscle strengthening was effective as a non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence in female mountain runners.