Effect of Mula Bandha Yoga in Mild Grade Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Settu

doi:10.63300/ba5yn944

Authors

Settu Department of Human Excellence, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi 642001, Tamilnadu, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63300/ba5yn944

Keywords:

Mula Bandha Yoga, Effects, Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Abstract

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent health concern affecting women globally, significantly impacting quality of life. While surgical interventions are common, high recurrence rates underscore the need for effective non-surgical approaches. This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of Mula Bandha yoga therapy, a perineal muscle strengthening technique, in managing mild POP. Fifty participants with symptomatic mild POP were randomly assigned to either a yoga group receiving Mula Bandha therapy alongside conventional treatment or a control group receiving conventional treatment alone. Outcomes, measured by improvements in chief complaints, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20), and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7 (PFIQ-7), were analyzed at baseline and at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Results indicated significant improvement in chief complaints and both PFDI-20 & PFIQ-7 scores in the yoga group compared to the control. Although the mean improvement in the yoga group was significantly greater, the clinical relevance of this improvement, as measured by the clinically important difference threshold was not reached by study's end. These findings suggest that Mula Bandha yoga therapy holds promise but further, larger scale studies are needed to confirm the efficacy and identify optimal parameters

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Author Biography

Settu, Department of Human Excellence, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi 642001, Tamilnadu, India
1. Settu^[1]^*
  ¹Assistant Professor, Department of Human Excellence, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi 642001, Tamilnadu, India
[1]^* V. Settu. E-mail address: settu@ngmc.org

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