Abstract
Neurological conditions involve dysfunction or disorder of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that make up the nervous system. The nervous system is responsible for integrating our body’s pathways for activities, using our senses, among other important things. Common neurological conditions include Dementia, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, strokes, and traumatic brain injuries. With neurological conditions affecting the way that individuals engage in their daily occupations, occupational therapists have the unique ability to focus interventions and sessions on the individual's valued activities to promote their independence. The purpose of this critically appraised topic (CAT) is aimed at determining the effectiveness of pelvic floor interventions to improve pelvic floor dysfunction among individuals with neurological conditions. To evaluate and analyze this, level IA meta-analysis reviews and level IB randomized controlled trial studies were included in the CAT if they were published in the past 6 years, involved neurological conditions in the population of research, measured difficulties in pelvic floor dysfunction, as well as involved interventions that encompass the pelvic floor. Results from the studies indicate that pelvic floor interventions can be used as a successful occupational therapy intervention to address various pelvic floor dysfunction in client populations with neurological conditions. Although further research is needed, the results suggest that pelvic floor interventions promote positive functional outcomes for people with a neurological condition.