urinary incontinence Archives - Life Science Review

3 April 20203 April 2020

Friction underwear, developed by adding small silicon dots to the underwear, may be an effective way of preventing underwear from getting wet for individuals who suffer from overactive bladder/urge incontinence

In May 2019 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the effects of friction underwear for elderly individuals with overactive bladder. Friction underwear had been developed … Read more

29 March 202029 March 2020

It is currently uncertain as to whether yoga is useful for women with urinary incontinence

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of yoga for treating urinary incontinence in women. It is thought … Read more

9 March 20209 March 2020

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology publish the 2019 Canadian guidelines for physical activity throughout pregnancy

In November 2018 researchers from Canada published the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy. This Clinical Practice Guideline was prepared by the Guidelines Consensus Panel and reviewed by … Read more

9 March 20194 January 2020

Pelvic floor muscle training may reduce the risk of urinary incontinence during pregnancy and in the post-partum period

In January 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in preventing and treating urinary incontinence during … Read more

7 March 20194 January 2020

Hip external rotation exercises may be effective as an indirect form of pelvic floor muscle exercise in older women

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether undertaking hip external rotation exercises improved intravaginal squeeze pressure in older women. A total … Read more

7 March 20194 January 2020

Pregnant women may find that high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises improve pelvic floor muscle function and prevents urinary incontinence

In January 2019 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess whether a structured exercise program, including high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises, … Read more

18 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to reduce certain lower urinary tract symptoms, eg incontinence, by increasing the strength of the pelvic floor muscles

In February 2019 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on lower urinary tract symptoms, including stress … Read more