Vol. 1 No. issue 10 ,Dec 2024 page 827-849 (2024): PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE TRAINING: ADDRESSING URINARY INCONTINENCE IN AGING POPULATIONS

I. Introduction
“Urinary incontinence” is the involuntary loss of urine and is the most common problem that
affects millions of people. There is the presence of multiple causes of urinary incontinence
that is the result of “damage or weakening of muscles that used to prevent urination such as
urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscles” (nhs.uk, 2025). The different causes “of urinary
incontinence include obesity, vaginal birth and pregnancy, family history of incontinence”
along with increasing ageing (nhs.uk, 2025). In accordance with the reports it can be noted
that “51% of adult women aged between 65 and 80 years old” face the issue of urinary
incontinence reflected in figure 1 (statista.com, 2025). Considering this aspect, it can be
stated that pelvic floor muscle training is beneficial for the people addressing “urinary
incontinence”. The focus on pelvic floor muscle training is beneficial as that aids in
strengthening muscles that are helpful to support pelvic floor. Focusing on “pelvic floor
muscle training exercises” can aid in strengthening the muscles under the bladder, uterus as
well as bowel among both men and women (medlineplus.gov, 2025).

“Figure 1: Women Aged between 50 and 80 Years Old Reported Urinary Incontinence”