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STRENGTHENING OF MUSCLES
With the treatment of urinary incontinence,
let’s look at some very effective
exercises which were introduced in 1948
by the American gynecologist Arnold
Kegel. Even today they are considered
the first aid of urinary leakage treatment.
They consist of a rhythmic tensing and
subsequent release of the pelvic floor
muscles. Retention time of contractions
varies from one to seven seconds, with
the number of repetitions increased from
80 to 300 times per day.
The entire workout program consists of
four basic stages. The first is where the
woman actually realizes the muscles’ existence.
The second phase involves trying
to disengage belly, thigh, and buttock
muscles. The third focuses on isolated
muscle contractions of the vagina, and
the fourth consists of active usage of the
pelvic floor muscles.
“Before starting physical activities, it
is necessary to visit a specialist doctor,
to determine your incontinence type,
level, and proposed rehabilitation therapy,”
says renowned gynecologist and
obstetrician, Dr. Miroslav Smolik.
Resulting effects after regular exercise
should be felt in around six to eight
weeks. It is worth noting that, by using
this exercise alone, Arnold Kegel helped
cure 84 percent of women with various
types of urinary incontinence. “This form
of treatment can replace demanding surgical
treatment for many patients, or at
least complement it. The exercises can be
applied for prevention, treatment, and
also during the post-operative period,”
says Dr. Smolik, who adds that some
women also take part in exercises strengthening
the pelvic floor muscle courtesy
of East Asian schools, such as Tai Chi or
The Five Tibetan Rites.
“Similar positive effects can be found in
oriental belly dancing, Pilates, yoga and
power yoga, but also hiking, swimming,
cycling, and in-line skating, which, by releasing
stress, help to make you feel absolutely
great.” Exercises to refrain from,
according to Dr. Smolik, include movements
with wide open legs, jumping or
hopping from one foot to the other – basically,
all sports involving jumping, e.g,
ball games, aerobics, gymnastics and
martial arts should be avoided.
UROLOGICAL DISEASES
Frequent urination needs are associated
with the passing of small amounts of
urine on each visit. This symptom may
indicate urinary tract inflammation, renal
colic, or urinary bladder problems.
These frequent urges or pressing need
to urinate occur in the case of reduced
bladder capacity and increased excitability,
such as bladder inflammation or
tumor the urinary bladder. Trouble with
pressing urgency may also go with some
neurological diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis
or post-spinal injury conditions).
A burning or cutting sensation when
urinating or during its completion is typically
a symptom of inflammatory diseases
of the lower urinary tract. If the urge
to urinate wakes us up during sleep, then
this is a case of nocturia. This may be a
separate disease, but it may also be associated
with neurogenic bladder dysfunction
and may also accompany diabetes,
for example.
Incontinence or bladder weakness is divided
into: stress, urgent and mixed.
Stress incontinence occurs especially
when coughing, laughing, or lifting and
is due to imperfections in the urinary
sphincter, with increasing intra-abdominal
pressure and the simultaneous weakening
of the pelvic floor. The mixed type
of incontinence shows a concurrence of
conditions leading to urgent and stress
incontinence.
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Women
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