Some Effects of Practicing Deep Breathing and Kegel Exercises on Menopausal Urinary Incontinence
Practicing deep breathing and Kegel exercises can have significant positive effects on managing urinary incontinence in menopausal women:
- Improvement in Symptoms: These exercises have been shown to significantly reduce the frequency and severity of urinary incontinence in menopausal women. A study concluded that both deep breathing and Kegel exercises had a positive effect on urinary incontinence, recommending broader dissemination of this information.
- Enhanced Muscle Coordination: Deep breathing exercises help in coordinating the diaphragm, abdominals, and pelvic floor muscles, leading to better bladder control and reduced incontinence episodes.
- Reduction of Stress Incontinence: The combination of deep breathing and Kegel exercises has been found to be particularly effective in reducing stress incontinence among elderly women, by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and improving overall muscle function.
- Effect on Overweight Women: These exercises also show significant improvement in urinary incontinence frequency among overweight and obese women, enhancing their quality of life.
- Holistic Benefits: Apart from improving urinary incontinence, these exercises also contribute positively to overall health and well-being, addressing personal characteristics and potentially aiding in weight management among elderly women.
