Effects of Training Interventions to Treat Postpartum Urinary Incontinence: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common symptom after childbirth. Training interventions are recommended for its management.

Objectives

To evaluate the effects of abdominal and/or pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) combined with other conservative tools.

Search strategy

The MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) databases were searched from inception to November 6th, 2024.

Selection criteria

Three reviewers independently reviewed titles, abstracts, and full texts.

Data collection and analysis

Experimental studies addressing the effects of training interventions on UI severity during the postpartum period were included. The Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman method was used to calculate pooled esti

SUBMITTER: Gallego-Gomez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678044 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature