“It’s normal at your age” is the message that many people get about
urinary incontinence. Yet, for the women who suffer from it, this condition
is embarrassing and hard to talk about. Urinary incontinence affects up
to 55% of women over 60, decreases quality of life and can lead to isolation,
depression and a loss of independence. However, it can be prevented,
treated and even cured without medication or surgery.
In a clear, precise and non-judgemental way, the first part of this guide
dispenses with taboos and describes the different types of incontinence
and its related factors. The second part includes a 12-week home-based
exercise program. These scientifically and clinically validated exercises have
shown to be very effective at treating this difficult condition. In fact, up
to 85% of women who practise the techniques to control urinary urgency
as well as the pelvic floor exercises described in this book are able to resolve
or significantly reduce their incontinence symptoms.
