Diagnosis and assessment of stress urinary incontinence in women

Abstract

Urinary incontinence is a disease that limits life activity and occurs more often in women than in men. The study aimed to present methods of the diagnosis and assessment of stress urinary incontinence such as interviews, assessment of body posture, and breathing mechanism, mobility tests, external examination with visual assessment, and additional diagnostic tools in the form of tests and questionnaires. Modern diagnostic methods and the cooperation of doctors and physiotherapists allow the implementation of effective therapeutic and educational activities in the field of urinary incontinence.