Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects up to 1 in 3 women globally and is a major contributor to decreased quality of life, social withdrawal, and even depression in otherwise healthy individuals (Bo et al., 2017). As physiotherapists, we are often the first non-surgical, non-pharmacologic point of contact for these patients. With increasing evidence supporting pelvic […]
Stress Urinary Incontinence: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or lift something heavy? If so, you’re not alone. This is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and it affects 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives—especially after childbirth or menopause. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live with it, and […]