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Standing Postural Balance Control in Women with and Without Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review.

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Women with urinary incontinence (UI) exhibit poorer standing postural balance control. This suggests a link where impaired balance may contribute to UI development and worsening continence issues.

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  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly impacts women's daily lives, often linked to everyday movements.
  • Postural control during standing is a critical factor in maintaining balance and preventing falls.
  • A potential association between impaired standing postural control and UI warrants investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize existing research on the relationship between standing postural control and UI in women.
  • To analyze findings based on the presence/absence, severity, and bladder fullness in relation to UI.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted.
  • Included observational studies comparing standing postural control in women with and without UI.
  • Evaluated study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Main Results:

  • Ten studies involving 4262 women were analyzed, with most rated as good or fair quality.
  • Findings from stabilographic and balance tests indicated significant differences in standing postural control between women with and without UI (p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Women with UI demonstrate significantly impaired standing postural balance control compared to continent women.
  • The dual-task theory suggests a bidirectional relationship: declining balance can worsen UI, and worsening continence may affect balance.
  • Future physiotherapy interventions targeting standing postural control for UI management are recommended.