The management of stress urinary incontinence: A case report.

INTRODUCTION

Conservative management is the first option for patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, successful management of women diagnosed with SUI is dependent on a proper assessment and a tailored treatment plan. This case report aims to show the effectiveness of physiotherapy management in a 42-year-old patient diagnosed with SUI.

PATIENT PRESENTATION: The patient's main complaints were involuntary loss of urine on coughing, sneezing and lifting of heavy objects, which started following the birth of her third child.

MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME: The patient was taught the 'Knack' manoeuvre and provided with a tailored pelvic floor exercise programme. Improvement was noted at the third visit and the patient no longer had involuntary episodes.

CONCLUSION

This case report shows the successful outcome of conservative management in a patient with stress urinary incontinence.