Urodynamics

Abstract

Not every woman with urinary incontinence needs urodynamic testing before physiotherapy. Nevertheless, a physiotherapist should be familiar with the purpose and technique of urodynamics for several reasons: 1. To understand normal function and pathophysiology of the lower urinary tract based on urodynamic investigation 2. To understand when urodynamic studies are necessary 3. To understand that urodynamic results may help to improve physiotherapy in certain patients This chapter summarizes the indications for urodynamic evaluation, introduces the basics of this technique, and shows typical patient profiles and their corresponding urodynamic traces. © 2008 Springer-Verlag London.