Efficacy of a Face to Face Versus a Remote Physiotherapy Instruction Session About Pelvic Floor in Women With Urinary Incontinence

The purpose of this study is to assess and to compare the efficacy of a face to face versus a remote physiotherapy instruction session about pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function, including teaching women how to contract their PFM and how to perceive a correct PFM contraction. Study participants will be randomly assigned to participate in one of the three study groups: Group 1 will receive face to face instructions, Group 2 will receive real time remote instructions and Group 3 will not receive any instruction. The primary outcome measure is PFM function assessed using the modified Oxford Scale.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women who are not able to contract their PFM (≤ 2 of Modified Oxford Scale); * Cognitive ability, hearing and visual acuity preserved (through 10-point cognitive screener and Snellen test, respectively); * Non-neurogenic UI; * No history of neurological disorders; * No symptoms of a vaginal or urinary tract infection; * Pelvic organ prolapse ≤2 (according to the Baden and Walker scale); * Who have not already been instructed on how to perform PFM contraction or who is not already performing PFM training; * No suspected or confirmed pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * Who have intolerance to physical examination, or latex allergy; * Who withdraws from participating in the study.