Introduction
Urinary incontinence, incontinence, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions
URINARY INCONTINENCE, INCONTINENCE, URINARY INCONTINENCE, LOSS OF BLADDER CONTROL
Urinary incontinence (or the loss of bladder control) is a common embarrassing clinical problem in middle-aged females. The incidence of urinary incontinence that is caused by pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions ranged from 30 to 60% among middle-aged femalesTraditional pelvic floor muscle training is typically performed in prone lying position, which limits the full range motion of hip and thus reduce the training efficiencyIncorporating rhythmic/music features into movements/training can contribute to better motivational qualities and training outcomesHowever, there were some hurdles in encouraging dance-integrated trainingDespite the important contribution of core stabilization to urinary functions, the effects of ADIM and/or lumbo-pelvic movement on urinary functions remain unknown. The objective of this study was to purpose a modified lumbo-pelvic rhythmic movement training and investigate its effects on perceived incontinence, urinary functions, and related muscle activities. One of the main features and novelties of the proposed training is the integration of pelvic exercise with dance, which is motivated by the fact that individuals felt bored with traditional pelvic floor muscle training. The significance of this study lies in its potential to improve the acceptance of training, and thus alleviate incontinence conditions and improve the quality of life for middle-aged females. It is hypothesized that the training can reduce perceived incontinence, improve urinary functions, and promote higher muscle activation level for the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. The findings of this study can provide insights of the rehabilitation protocols for urinary incontinence among middle-aged females.