The contribution of pelvic muscle and ligament weaknesses to the development of stress urinary incontinence
The symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) are incited by strenuous activities, such as a valsalva maneuver, cough or lifting heavy objects. SUI is characterized by weakened bladder neck support and urine leakage. POP is characterized by the displacement of pe...
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University of British Columbia
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/37905 |