Bladder dysfunction (in women during night)

Question 1

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Answer 1

Women with urethral syndrome constantly wake at night with the urge to micturate but produce only a small dribble of urine.

Instruct pt to perform a pelvic lift exercise:

• by balancing on upper back
• lifting her pelvis with knees flexed and
• holding position for 30 secs
• Squeeze pelvic floor inwards (as though holding back urine or faeces)
• Repeat a few times