Background: The relationship between stress urinary incontinence (SUI), as a one of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), with balance deficits and high injury prevalence during menopause has been revealed by studies. This fact suggested the role of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength on dynamic postural stability in postmenopausal females.
Aim: The current study aim was to investigate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on dynamic postural stability in postmenopausal females with SUI.
Sample: Consisted of 30 postmenopausal females with SUI, recruited from Woman Health Outpatient Clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Deraya university, they were randomly divided into two groups: the study A (n=15) and control B (n=15) groups, their body mass index (BMI) was less than 30kg/m² and their ages range was from 50-60 years.
Material and methods: Group A engaged in PFMT in addition to traditional physical and balance training program three sessions/week for twelve weeks. Group B engaged in traditional physical and balance training program only, three sessions/week for twelve weeks. International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-UI SF) was used for assessment of severity of urinary symptoms; PFM strength was assessed through measuring bladder base elevation by ultrasonography. Dynamic postural stability was assessed through Biodex Balance system. Measurements were taken at the beginning and at the end of intervention period.
Results: ICIQ-UI SF score significantly decreased, and bladder base elevation significantly increased in group A without any significant difference in group B posttreatment. Both groups showed significant decrease in all stability and sway indices, however, Group A showed significant decrease in all parameters compared to Group B (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The combination between PFMT and traditional balance training proved to be an effective intervention in improving the PFM strength, symptoms of SUI and significantly improving dynamic balance performance in postmenopausal females.
Keywords: Pelvic floor muscle training, Stress urinary incontinence, Postural stability, postmenopausal females.
How to cite this article: AbdelAziz HM, AbdelAziz KS, AbdelWahab AH, Botla AM, Mabrouk OM, Anter AA, Effect Of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training On Dynamic Postural Stability In Postmenopausal Females With Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(4s): 59-65; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.59-65