VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR A STUDY ON OSTEOPOROSIS
& URINARY INCONTINENCE
Postmenopausal women between the ages of 55 and 80 are sought to participate in a study to look at the effects of a program of physiotherapy and education on bladder control and physical activity.
To be eligible:
You must have a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia and leak urine unintentionally at least 2-3 times per week when you sneeze, cough, laugh, lift or run and/or when you have a strong urge to get to the bathroom
You will be ineligible to participate if any of the following apply to you:
- you have had bladder surgery
- you cannot read and understand English
- if you need walking assistance
The study will be conducted at BC Women’s Health Centre located at West 29th and Heather Street in Vancouver.
Participation in this study will require either once a week sessions for 12 weeks or one 3 hour session. All participants will have a one hour initial and final assessment by a physiotherapist. You will be reimbursed for parking.
For more information contact:
Cathy Watson at the osteoporosis clinic : 604-875-2341
Email: cwatson5@cw.bc.ca
