Pilates Pelvic Floor Strengthening Program to Improve Urinary Incontinence

HLP-16-003H: Does a Twice Weekly, 12-week Pilates Pelvic Floor Strengthening Program Improve Short- and Long-term Measures of Stress Urinary Incontinence Symptoms in Women Ages 45-70 Years of Age.

Does a twice weekly, 12-week Pilates pelvic floor strengthening program improve short- and long-term measures of stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women ages 45-70 years of age?

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 45-70 years of age.
2. Able to provide informed consent.
3. Able to lower and rise from the floor safely and independently.
4. Anticipated to be able to attend at least 9 of the first 12 classes (75%) in weeks 1-6.
5. Anticipated to be able to attend at least 9 of the final 12 classes (75%) in weeks 7-12.
6. Score of 6+ on ICIQ-UI Short Form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy
2. Unable to speak and comprehend English
3. Chronic neurologic condition (e.g., Parkinson's or Multiple Sclerosis) that impacts bladder function.