Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Hypopressive Exercise

Launched by PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITY · Jan 16, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The study was designed as a prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled experimental trial with a pretest-posttest control group design. The study sample consisted of women diagnosed with Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB) who applied to the Urology Outpatient Clinic of Pamukkale University Hospital and those reached via social media (scoring above 11 on the Overactive Bladder Screening Form \[OAB-V8\]). Eligibility was determined using a personal information form, the Overactive Bladder Screening Form (OAB-V8), and the Overactive Bladder Quality of Life Questionnaire (OAB-q).

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Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • No contraindications to performing hypopressive exercises,
• • Voluntary participation in the study,
• • Being between 18 and 65 years of age,
• • Having access to the internet,
• • Ability to speak and understand Turkish.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with lower back pain,
• • Those with uncontrolled hypertension,
• • Individuals with hiatal hernia,
• • Those with a history of inguinal hernia,
• • Pregnant individuals,
• • Those diagnosed with COPD,
• • Individuals with neuromuscular disorders,
• • Those who have undergone abdominal or pelvic surgery,
• • Prior experience with hypopressive exercises.