Saint Etienne Du Rouvray

Researchers are evaluating the effects of hip abductor training combined with pelvic floor muscle training PFMT in women who have stress urinary incontinence SUI, a common condition that negatively impacts quality of life. This trial aims to see if adding hip abductor exercises to standard PFMT improves continence and physical abilities more than PFMT alone. The study also explores how these exercises affect pelvic balance and muscle strength, and examines patient adherence to treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive 12 supervised sessions of PFMT along with home-based PFMT exercises. The other group will receive the same supervised PFMT sessions but will do home-based hip abductor exercises instead. Both interventions last about 7 to 10 weeks. The study compares these approaches to determine their effects on urinary leakage, muscle strength, and quality of life. During the study, women will have their urinary leakage frequency measured after treatment. They will also undergo tests to assess pelvic balance, hip abductor strength and endurance, and pelvic floor muscle strength. Questionnaires will evaluate urinary symptoms, quality of life, physical activity, and treatment adherence at 10 weeks and up to about 6 months. The research team will monitor these outcomes to understand how the different exercise programs affect stress urinary incontinence and related factors.