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Continence: Bowel and Bladder and Physical Function Decline in Women.
Daisy Hassani1, Lily Arya1, Uduak Andy1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Current Geriatrics Reports
|May 23, 2020
Summary
Incontinence and physical function decline are linked in older women. Increased physical activity may improve continence, but more research is needed to confirm this link.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Urinary and fecal incontinence prevalence increases with age, impacting older women.
- Aging is associated with a decline in physical function.
- Incontinence and physical function decline have a bidirectional relationship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review types of incontinence and their impact on older women.
- To explore the relationship between physical activity, physical function, and incontinence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research.
- Analysis of data linking physical activity to incontinence outcomes.
Main Results:
- Incontinence and physical function decline are age-related and interconnected.
- Emerging evidence suggests physical activity may positively influence incontinence.
Conclusions:
- Continence and physical function are closely linked.
- Further research is warranted to investigate physical activity interventions for improving continence.
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