Effects of hypopressive exercises on pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in adult women: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Carolina Miqueleto Santoro Katz, Carmem Patrícia Barbosa
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38432833/Actively Recruiting
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-06-09
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
This research aims to compare two core training methodshypopressive training and transverses abdominis focused core trainingto improve urinary incontinence, pelvic floor function, and quality of life in postpartum women. The study focuses on women who have experienced vaginal delivery and suffer from urinary incontinence, assessing the impact of these approaches on their daily well-being. Participants will engage in supervised training sessions three times a week for six weeks, each session lasting 30 to 40 minutes. The hypopressive training exercises involve various postures to challenge the body and enhance muscle endurance, while the transverses abdominis training emphasizes correct pelvic floor and core muscle activation to build foundational strength. Throughout the study, researchers will evaluate urinary incontinence severity, pelvic floor function, and quality of life using validated questionnaires at the start and after four weeks. Outcomes measured include the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire, the Kings Health Questionnaire, and the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire. Data will be analyzed to understand the effectiveness of each training method in improving symptoms and quality of life in postpartum women.
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Comparative Effects of Hypopressive and Transverses Abdominis Focused Core Training in Postpartum
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants attend supervised core training sessions three times a week for six weeks. They will perform either hypopressive training involving various postures or transverses abdominis focused exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
3 sessions per week
Duration - At 4 weeks after baseline
Researchers assess urinary incontinence, pelvic floor function, and quality of life using questionnaires at the end of the treatment period.
1 follow-up visit
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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