Produção de material didático para conscientização e treinamento de musculatura de assoalho pélvico para incontinência urinária

Abstract

Urinary incontinence can be defined as any involuntary loss of urine (ICS). It affects 35% of women over 40, and about 5% of the population between men and women, negatively affecting their lives. Stress Urinary Incontinence is the loss of urine, the most common symptom of which occurs when coughing, sneezing or exercising. The present study aimed to produce didactic material in digital format (ebook) and printed in order to assist in the treatment and prevention of Urinary Incontinence. The didactic material was produced containing information and illustrations on the theme, in a playful and easy to learn manner. What is Urinary Incontinence; Operation of the urinary filling and emptying phase; guidance on behavior change such as health promotion and healthy habits, correct position of urination; Inform the population about pelvic physiotherapy in the treatment of Urinary Incontinence; Knowledge and how to find the pelvic musculature; Four-month pelvic floor training program. It is concluded that the production of this didactic material is of great help for the professionals of pelvic physiotherapy who work with Urinary Incontinence and for the population when performing home exercises.