Overactive Bladder (OAB): A Clinical Overview for Referring Clinicians Overview: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a symptom-based syndrome characterized by urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urge incontinence, in the absence of UTI or other overt pathology (ICS, 2002). It affects approximately 30% of adults over 40 and becomes increasingly prevalent […]
Understanding Overactive Bladder (OAB): A Guide to Regaining Control
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I often meet patients who quietly suffer from sudden urges to urinate, frequent trips to the bathroom, or unexpected leakage. These symptoms may be signs of a condition called Overactive Bladder (OAB)—and the good news is, it’s treatable. What is Overactive Bladder? OAB is a condition where the bladder muscle […]