RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07628322

Comparative Effects of Hypopressive Exercises and Paula Method in Postpartum Women.

Comparative Effects of Hypopressive Exercises and Paula Method on Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Postpartum Women


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will be a randomized clinical trial with a sample size of 60 postpartum females. The setting of the study will be Bilal Medicare, Sargodha. 60 postpartum women will be included based on age, parity, mode of delivery and type of urinary incontinence. Women with primary gravida, cesarean section and urge and mixed urinary incontinence will be excluded. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Hypopressive Exercises and the Paula Method in improving urinary incontinence severity, pelvic floor muscle strength and quality of life in postpartum women. Patients of both groups receive two treatment sessions per week over an 8-week period. Group A will be given Hypopressive exercise and Group B will be given Paula exercise protocol. Both groups will perform a standardized kegel exercises for pelvic floor muscle activation and strengthening as baseline treatment followed by their assigned interventions.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Hypopressive exercise and Paula exercise for people with urinary incontinence (ui). The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include women aged 25 Years to 40 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERHypopressive exercise

(n=30) Each participant will receive treatment with hypopressive exercises for entire 08 weeks' intervention period.

OTHERPaula exercise

Each participant will receive treatment with the Paula method for entire 08 weeks' intervention period.


Locations(1)

Bilal Medicare, Sargodha

Sargodha, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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