[Urinary incontinence and prostate cancer: A rehabilitation program design]

This article presents the design and implementation of a rehabilitation program based on the muscular exercises of pelvic floor, incorporating the strength resistance work.

The design in quasi-experimental. The sample is formed by 33 participants in treatment phase. The variable studied are: anthropometrics variables, variables related to IU evolution (intensity, difficulty, frequency and activities limitation), obesity, fatigue and pain, muscular strength and quality of life. Measures pre (0 week) and post test (24 weeks) are taken with the aim of evaluate intra-subject change. Statistic analysis is made with t Student-fisher test, Wilcoxon or U Man Whitney, and X(2) test. Analysis was performed with SPSS program version 15. Signification level chosen was 5%.

After 24 weeks of program an improvement was identify in: anthropometric variables waist-to- hip ratio (p

The article establishes scientifically the efficacy of the progressive strength to diminish IU. The improvement of QoL of men with prostate cancer is mediated by the improvement of the urinary continence.