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Effect of Pilates and Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy

NCT06869538 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 67

Last updated 2025-03-11

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Summary

Urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence are common health problems in the postpartum period because of their effect on daily life and are likely to reduce quality of life. It is known that the most effective way to protect from UI during pregnancy and the postpartum period is pelvic floor muscle exercise. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Pilates and Kegel exercises applied during pregnancy on the quality of life of urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period.

Conditions

  • Pregnancy

Interventions

OTHER

Exercise

For the Pilates exercises, a Pilates instructor created movements (squeeze mini ball, stretch hoop, circle with large ball, back and forth with large ball, and squat) in the gymnasium of the pregnancy school for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Auxiliary equipment (mini ball, resistance band, Pilates ring) was used. Kegel exercises were performed 4 days a week, 3 sessions a day for 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hitit University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
38 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-06-15
Primary Completion
2021-11-05
Completion
2022-02-13

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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