Myers, C., and Smith, M. (2022) Overflow effect of high intensity exercise in the treatment of urinary incontinence in spinal stroke: a case study. Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal, 28 (1). pp. 9-14.

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Abstract

Spinal cord infarction is rare, often with a sudden onset of symptoms including bladder and bowel dysfunction, paralysis and sensory disturbances.

This case reports the efficacy of a therapeutic exercise program as a non-invasive functional treatment for urinary incontinence and reports its results. It describes a 67-year-old woman who experienced a T10-L1 anterior spinal cord infarction living with residual urinary incontinence and lower limb sensory and strength deficits.

This case describes a common symptom of spinal cord infarction and the overflow effect of high volume exercise prescription in addressing urinary incontinence. It highlights the potential use of co-contraction techniques in the conservative management of neurogenic lower urinary tract symptoms.

Item ID:	72623
Item Type:	Article (Case Study)
ISSN:	1448-0131
Keywords:	pelvic floor, urinary incontinence, spinal cord, stroke rehabilitation, exercise
Copyright Information:	© Continence Foundation of Australia and the New Zealand Continence Association (NZCA).
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2022 23:35
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science > 420106 Physiotherapy @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2003 Provision of health and support services > 200301 Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) @ 100%
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