{"id":13048,"date":"2026-03-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ordemdosfisioterapeutas.pt\/?p=13048"},"modified":"2026-03-13T22:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:14:23","slug":"dia-mundial-da-incontinencia-urinaria-fisioterapia-tem-papel-fundamental-na-prevencao-e-tratamento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ordemdosfisioterapeutas.pt\/en\/noticias\/dia-mundial-da-incontinencia-urinaria-fisioterapia-tem-papel-fundamental-na-prevencao-e-tratamento\/","title":{"rendered":"World Urinary Incontinence Day: Physiotherapy plays a key role in prevention and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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14 March marks World Urinary Incontinence Day, a condition that affects millions of people and can have a significant impact on quality of life.<\/p>

In Portugal, it is estimated that 1 in 5 people over the age of 40 may be affected by urinary incontinence, and this condition is more common in women. Although common, it shouldn't be seen as an inevitable consequence of ageing.<\/p>

Physiotherapy, particularly through pelvic floor rehabilitation, plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence. The work of physiotherapists can help improve urinary control, functionality and quality of life for those affected.<\/p>

Early diagnosis and intervention are essential. If you experience symptoms of involuntary loss of urine, it is important to seek advice from health professionals.<\/p>

As part of this anniversary, the Order of Physiotherapists is joining the National Health Service's (SNS) social media initiative to strengthen health literacy about this condition and publicise the role of physiotherapy in dealing with it.<\/p>

Follow on the SNS social networks (Facebook<\/a><\/span>, Instagram<\/a><\/span> e X<\/a><\/span>) and the Order of Physiotherapists (Facebook<\/a><\/span>, Instagram<\/a><\/span> e LinkedIn<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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