Urinary incontinence in cerebral palsy: efficacy os TENS in the posterior tibial nerve in adult women

Authors

  • Daniela Tanajura Caldeira
  • Bruna Henis Rodrigues
  • Ana Karênina Dias de Almeida Sabela
  • Francis Lopes Pacagnelli
  • Renata Augusta Beloni Digiovani
  • Gabriela Andrade Piemonte Lopes
  • Ana Paula Coelho Figueira Freire Universidade Estadual Paulista
  • Maria Tereza Artero Prado
  • Deborah Cristina Gonçalves Luiz Fernani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v15n1.6249

Keywords:

Cerebral Palsy, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Urinary Incontinence.

Abstract

Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) may be associated with urinary incontinence (UI), which may be due to neurological disorders. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) of the posterior tibial nerve in women's quality of life with UI and CP. Method: Case report with two women (28 and 36 years). We evaluated the type of urinary dysfunction and King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). We held 20 sessions of electrostimulation with a frequency of 60 Hz, pulse width 200µs, frequency of 01 Hz current. The intensity was set according to each patient. Results: Both reduced the number of bathroom visits and exchanges of liners. In KHQ, the patient 1 improved in domains: impact of incontinence, limitation of tasks, physical / social limitation and security measures. Patient 2, in the domains of tasks limitations, personal relationships and sleep / energy. Conclusion: TENS improved the quality of life of these women.

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Author Biography

Ana Paula Coelho Figueira Freire, Universidade Estadual Paulista

Departamento de Fisioterapia UNOESTE

Published

2016-07-04

How to Cite

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Caldeira DT, Rodrigues BH, Sabela AKD de A, Pacagnelli FL, Digiovani RAB, Lopes GAP, et al. Urinary incontinence in cerebral palsy: efficacy os TENS in the posterior tibial nerve in adult women. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 4 [cited 2024 Dec. 24];15(1):129-34. Available from: https://uninove.emnuvens.com.br/saude/article/view/6249

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Cases studies