Trial reportNeurourology and urodynamics2023
The effects of an 8-week hypopressive exercise training program on urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle activation: A randomized controlled trial.
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Short-term Effects of the Home-Based Hypopressive Exercises in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Retrospective Comparative Study
The Effect of Hypopressive Exercise on Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Quality of Life
Comparative Effects of Hypopressive and Transverses Abdominis Focused Core Training on Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Function and Quality of Life in Postpartum
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of Home-Based, Telerehabilitation-Assisted High-Intensity Inspiratory Muscle Training on Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Urinary Symptoms in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.International urogynecology journal · 2026Trial
- The effects of an 8-week hypopressive exercise training program on urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle activation: A randomized controlled trial.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2023Trial
- Hypopressive exercises for diastasis recti and pelvic floor symptoms in postpartum women: A randomized trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapyTrial
- Hypopressive physiotherapy for refractory non-neurogenic underactive bladder in children: a retrospective case series.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Short Form (PFDI-20) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire Short Form (PFIQ-7) Portuguese Versions.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Application effect of pelvic floor function exercise based on health belief model in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia after electrocautery.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Effects of Hypopressive Techniques on the CORE Complex: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Female Professional Soccer Players by Category and Specific Position: A Comparative Study with a Control Group.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Effects of Hypopressive Abdominal Training on Ventilatory Capacity and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Associated factors and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence in southern Peru, 2023.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence are two of the most frequent gynecological problems, and pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as a first-line treatment, with new approaches such as hypopressive exercises. This study aimed to analyze the efficacy of an 8-week supervised training program of hypopressive exercises on pelvic floor muscle strength and urinary incontinence symptomatology.
designBlinded randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS: Women with pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence symptoms, aged 18-60 years.
participantsA total of 117 participants were randomly allocated to the hypopressive exercises group (n = 62) or a control group that received no intervention (n = 55) and completed the study.
main outcome measuresClinical and sociodemographic data were collected, as well as pelvic floor muscle strength (using the Modified Oxford Scale); the genital prolapse symptoms, colorectal symptoms, and urinary symptoms (with the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory [PFDI-20]); the impact of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) on women's lives (with the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire [PFIQ-7]); and the severity of urinary incontinence symptoms (using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire [ICIQ]).
resultsThe results showed an improvement in the hypopressive group in the pelvic floor muscle strength F (1117) = 89.514, p < 0.001, a significantly lower score for the PFIQ7 total score, t (112) = 28.895, p < 0.001 and FPDI20 t (112) = 7.037, p < 0.001 as well as an improvement in ICIQ-SF values after 8 weeks of intervention in comparison with the control group.
conclusionsAfter performing an 8-week of hipopressive exercises intervention, a decrease in pelvic floor disorders associated symptoms can be observed. In addition, pelvic floor muscle contractility is improved and a decrease in severity and symptoms associated with urinary incontinence has been reported.
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