Document Type : Original Articles
Authors
1 Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
2 Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3 Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
4 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract
Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a common disorder of the urinary system, has destructive effects on daily life activities. Normal control of continence is dependent on multiple factors such as Lumbopelvic stability. For optimal lumbopelvic stability, appropriate function of pelvic floor muscles and Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) are necessary. There is some evidence that suggest a link between PFMs and SIJ. In addition, many studies have pointed out the important role of the PFMs in urinary control. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of SIJ dysfunctions between women with and without SUI. The relationship between SUI and SIJ dysfunction was also assessed.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 50 women with and 50 women without SUI were participated. Six tests including compression, distraction, Gaenslen's, sacral thrust, thigh thrust, and FABER test were done to evaluate the SIJ. If at least 3 of these tests were positive, the SIJ dysfunction is exist. The prevalence of SIJ dysfunction was presented as frequency. The relationship between SUI and SIJ dysfunction was analyzed with Chi-square test.
Results: The results showed the high prevalence of SIJ dysfunction (more than 60%) in both continent & incontinent group. No significant difference was found between the prevalence of SIJ dysfunction between two groups. There was no significant relationship between the SUI and the SIJ dysfunction.
Conclusions: This study showed a high prevalence of SIJ dysfunction both in SUI women and continent women. No significant relationship was found between SUI and SIJ dysfunction.
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