Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Rehabilitation and Therapy
Treatment Of Urinary Incontinence, Megan D. Boyd
Treatment Of Urinary Incontinence, Megan D. Boyd
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Urinary incontinence is a condition in which involuntary loss of urine is a social and hygienic problem and is objectively demonstrable, affecting around 13 million adult Americans. In the past, many people suffering from incontinence never sought help. They may have been too embarrassed to speak out, and instead, ultimately restricted their lifestyle in order to accommodate their incontinence or they were unaware that there is help available in their community.
The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) established guidelines for the treatment of urinary incontinence in 1992 with an update in 1996. These guidelines state that, except …
Availability Of Physical Therapy Treatment For Urinary Incontinence Patients In A Rural State, Jennifer Currier
Availability Of Physical Therapy Treatment For Urinary Incontinence Patients In A Rural State, Jennifer Currier
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Physical therapy is a useful conservative treatment option for individuals portraying Urinary Incontinence (VI). Physical Therapists (PTs) are not utilizing it as often as they could. Documentation of resources available in rural states is particularly lacking. The purpose of this study is to investigate and document the availability of physical therapy services for individuals with UI in the state of Wyoming. It will also establish the geographical areas in the state where UI treatment is an option and the areas were a void is noted.
Subjects for this study included all licensed Physical Therapists in Wyoming. The PTs knowledge and …