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Urinary incontinence in the elderly over 75 years of age and core stability system
ŠERHÁKOVÁ, Petra
The topic of my bachelor thesis focuses on influencing the urinary incontinence mainly of the immobile individuals over the age of 75. The main objective of this thesis is to map the influence of physiotherapy on seniors with incontinence problems through individual exercises aimed at strengthening the core stability system and the pelvic floor. Partial objective of this work is education of the patients about the preventive measures concerning this problem. To improve the quality of physical condition of the selected individuals, regular physical exercise sessions to practice specifically selected exercises were implemented. These exercises were focused on activation of the core stability system, particularly of the pelvic floor muscles. The theoretical part of this work focuses on the problems related to ageing and old age, this part includes description of the changes that occur in this particular phase of life. In addition, the theoretical part of the thesis includes a basic summary of the knowledge concerning the urinary incontinence and basic description of the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract and the pelvic floor. The last chapter of the theoretical part contains introduction of the core stability system, a short description of its anatomy, function and diagnostics. The practical part of this work was made based upon a qualitative research. Three probands between the ages of 75 and 91, of a rather immobile condition, living in an old people's home and suffering from various levels of urinary incontinence were examined. The patients' medical history was examined, the patients filled out a questionnaire evaluating their quality of life. Kinesiological analysis was carried out before and after the physiotherapy. The data gathered and the research results were processed in the form of casuistries. Based on the patients´ examination, an individual remedial plan composed of specifically selected exercises was created for each patient . The therapy consisted of two or three approximately 30 minutes long exercises per week and lasted for 12 weeks, every proband underwent 30 therapies in total. This study can be considered as beneficial because positive effects of the therapy on all the probands were observable. Not only was there an improvement of the problems related with urinary incontinence, but there was also observable decrease in the pain of the musculoskeletal system and increase of the overall physical condition. This bachelor thesis can be used for physiotherapeutical purposes not only for patients over the age of 75, but for all patients suffering from incontinence. This work can be also used as a complex study material in this area for students of physiotherapy, practical physiotherapists, patients suffering from incontinence as well as their family members.
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