The effect of Pilates exercises with emphasis on breathing on core stability, urinary incontinence and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence
Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat (Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention),
Vol. 12 No. 2 (1403),
16 September 2025
,
Page 130 - 120
https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v12i2.44734
Abstract
Abstract
Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Pilates exercises with emphasis on breathing on urinary incontinence, Core stability and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence.
Materials and Methods: This study was semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test design. A number of 30 women with a history of urinary incontinence of Mahabad city were selected purposive and available from the statistical population and were randomly divided into two groups of 15 subjects, control and experimental. To evaluate Core stability، abdominal plank, lateral plank, flexion of 60 degree and Sorensen tests were used. Also, urinary incontinence and quality of life questionnaires were used to evaluate QUID and SF36. After the pre-test, the experimental group performed the exercises for 6 weeks and three sessions per week, and the control group continued their daily activities. Then, both groups participated in the post-test. In order to compare within and between groups, paired t-test and covariance analysis were used at the significant level of P<0.05.
Results: The results of the present study showed that Pilates exercises had a significant effect on core stability, urinary incontinence and quality of life variables (P=0.001).
Conclusion: According to the results of the study, Pilates exercises improve core stability, urinary incontinence and the quality of life in women with incontinence. Therefore, trainers and therapists are suggested to use core stability exercises as an effective training protocol in their programs.
Please cite this article as:
Shabani M, Ali Nasab Firouzjah EM, Ghani Zadeh Hesar N. The effect of Pilates exercises with emphasis on breathing on core
stability, urinary incontinence and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence. Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat. 2024: Vol
12: No 2: 120-130. https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v1403i12.44734
- Urinary incontinence, core stability, quality of life, Pilates exercises
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