EFFECTIVENESS OF KNACK TECHNIQUE VERSUS CORE STABILIZATION ON SEVERITY OF STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE AND PELVIC FLOOR STRENGTH AMONG POST MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

MahisreeBharathi. U.V (Ph.D)*, Akshaya P., Dr. Sandhiya M. Ph.D. and Dr. P. Senthil Selvam Ph.D.

ABSTRACT

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition affecting a significant proportion of postmenopausal women, characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, or exercising. The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Knack technique and core stability on stress urinary incontinence and pelvic floor strength among post menopausal women. In this experimental study 40 subjects were selected and divided into 2 groups with 20 on each. The intervention was given 45 minutes per day for 3 days per week for 6 weeks. Stress Urinary Incontinence was measured by ICIQ-SF and pelvic Floor Strength was measured by Oxford Grading Scale. On comparing mean values of ICIQ-SF and Oxford Grading Scale scores between pre test and post test within the Group A and Group B shows significant difference at p<0.001. hence the null hypothesis is rejected. This study concluded that both Groups was performed to get an effective result for stress urinary incontinence but more significant improvement was observed in patients who underwent Knack maneuver technique than Core Stability Exercise. This will give adequate support to the patient to get recovery from the condition.

Keywords: Knack technique, Core stability, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength, Post menopausal Women.