Pelvic floor training for balance and fall risk in women with urinary incontinence
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether pelvic floor muscle training can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in women who have urinary incontinence and balance problems. It may help you feel steadier and prevent falls.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 50 and 60 years old.
- You have gone through menopause.
- You have urinary incontinence (leaking urine).
- You have some balance problems.
- You are not very active (sedentary lifestyle).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 30.
- You can walk across a small room without a cane or walker.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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