Bladder Sensation and Gait: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Dual-Task Interference in Older Women

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Authors

F Kruger Romio · Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Ailish D. Sullivan · University of Otago

Felipe de Souza Stigger · Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

The desire to void adversely affects dual-task gait performance in older women, regardless of UI severity. Bladder-related attentional demands may impair functional mobility and should be considered during fall-risk assessment and intervention planning for older adults.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-026-06573-z

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