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Abstract

BACKGROUND:
 Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a higher incidence among women. PFD encompasses a range of disorders, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and fecal incontinence, significantly impacting quality of life. According to studies, estimates of the prevalence of PFD vary by location, ranging from 1.9% to 46.5% of women. Pregnancy, childbirth, ageing, obesity, chronic illnesses including coughing or constipation, and sedentary lifestyles are all contributing causes. This study aims to examine the awareness of physical therapy as a treatment option for PFD among females in Karachi.
OBJECTIVE:
This study is to determine the awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction in association with urinary incontinence symptoms among females in Karachi.