Urinary Incontinence, Kegel Exercises, Core Training and Collagen - A Systematic Review

Aim: The purpose of this scientific review is to review the existing literature on related research on the relationship between urinary incontinence, Kegel exercises applied to prevent urinary incontinence, Core Training and Collagen use. In addition to Kegel exercises applied to individuals in urinary incontinence disorders, Core area training and collagen use is to provide scientific support and guide to positively change the course of the disease. Methods: The research was carried out with document analysis and scanning model. Document analysis involves the analysis of written materials containing information about the case or cases intended to be investigated. In the study, a literature review was conducted on urinary incontinence, Kegel exercises, Core training and Collagen. In the literature search, reliable science-based indexes such as Elseiver, Springer, Google Scholar, Pub Med, Med Gen, Tübitak, Yok National Thesis Center and Dergi Park were searched. Results: In this review, the causes of urinary incontinence, its types, which gender it is more effective and treatment methods are presented as a result of literature review. In addition, Kegel exercises, which are at the beginning of the treatment methods, and supporting Core exercises are given as examples. Conclusion: In conclusion; Urinary incontinence, which is defined as urinary incontinence, is a disorder that is more common in women than in men. For this reason, it is important for women to take precautions especially in the face of situations that cause this ailment. Especially in the fight against this ailment, it can be recommended to apply Kegel exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, as well as to perform core training that provides the strength of the abdominal region to support this region and to work the internal balance muscles, and to use the collagen that is structurally in the pelvic fascia as a supportive nutrient.