Research

The following articles are provided as a reference for those who would like to read in more detail a portion of the research that has been conducted in relation to urinary stress incontinence. For more information on how to access research found in the medical journals please visit the "Resource Center".

Conservative management of persistent postnatal urinary and faecal incontinence: randomised controlled trial. Glazener CM, et al. BMJ September 15, 2001;323: 593-6.

Effect of postpartum pelvic floor muscle training in prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence: a one-year follow up. Morkved S, Bo K. BJOG. 2000 Aug;107(8):1022-8.

Long-term effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise 5 years after cessation of organized training. Bo K, Talseth T, Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Feb;87(2):261-5.

Pelvic floor muscle strength and response to pelvic floor muscle training for stress urinary incontinence. Bo K. Neurourol Urodyn. 2003;22(7):654-8.

Prevalence and occurrence of stress urinary incontinence in elite women athletes. Caylet N , et al. Can J Ural. 2006 Aug;13(4):3174-9.

Prevalence of stress and urge urinary incontinence in elite athletes and controls. Bo K, Borgen JS. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001 Nov;33(11):1797-802.