Most of us fear losing our dignity. Dr. Joan Ostaszkiewicz reminds us why person-centred continence care matters more than ever, and why you should join the conversation at ICS-EUS 2025. 🚨 Early bird registration extended! Register by 14 June to save: 📍 ICS-EUS 2025 | Abu Dhabi | Multidisciplinary Continence Care 📝 Register now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/drMusNp6 #ICSEUS2025 #Incontinence #Continence #PelvicFloor #ContinenceCare #PelvicHealth #Urology #Gynaecology
About us
Mission Statement The International Continence Society is a registered charity with a global health focus which strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by urinary, bowel and pelvic floor disorders by advancing basic and clinical science through education, research, and advocacy. Vision Statement Within a global scientific and scholarly environment which supports clinical and basic research in continence and pelvic floor disorders, the ICS strives for excellence in: * International cooperation through affiliation with the ICS by other national and international societies working in related areas and through collaborative projects. *Global education of professionals by holding workshops and conferences and offering research and travel awards to centres of excellence; * Outreach programs to improve access to continence care for the developing world through education, advocacy and service; * Research by publication of research results at annual meetings, in the journal and by providing research scholarships and bursaries for professionals; * Developing and advancing standards and guidelines for good clinical practice by dedicated committees, educational sessions, and local workshops; * Advocacy and public awareness by developing fact sheets, holding an annual consumer meeting, having accessible information on the web site, and linking with other similar consumer groups.
- Website
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http://www.ics.org/
External link for International Continence Society (ICS)
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Bristol
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Continence, Education, Urinary, Bowel, Pelvic floor disorders, Clinical, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Terminology standardisation, Surgery, Urology, NeuroUrology, UroGynecology, Research, Basic science, Urodynamics, Pediatric & transitional care, Continence promotion, and Fistula
Locations
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Primary
19 Portland Square
Bristol, BS2 8SJ, GB
Employees at International Continence Society (ICS)
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Stephanie Kotes
urology ~ neuro-urology ~ paediatric urology ~ adolescent and reconstructive urology ~ transition urology
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Sherif Mourad
Professor of Urology & Urogynecology at Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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Wail A E M Ahmed
MBBS, IMRCS, MSc (Tr&Ortho Surgery), FRCP, FEBPRM Consultant in Spinal Cord Injuries, National Spinal Injuries Centre
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Prof. Dr. Tufan Tarcan
General Secretary-Elect of the International Continence Society (ICS)
Updates
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ Join us for ICS Live Lounge: Key Takeaways from Day 1 – Highlights and Reflections from #ICS2024 Madrid. 🇪🇸 Emmanuel Chartier-Kastler sits down with Michel Wyndaele and Salvador Arlandis Guzmán to discuss key moments, emerging themes, and expert insights from Day 1. 📍Recorded live at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October. Listen now and stay informed with the latest in continence research and clinical practice. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exMAuvhZ #ICSpodcast #ICS2024 #Urology #Continence #PelvicHealth #ICSLiveLounge
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📢 Promising Results from Perineal Protection Bundle (PPB) Study in Australia! 🇦🇺👶 A recent review from one hospital shows a 40% reduction in serious perineal injuries (OASI) after introducing a Perineal Protection Bundle for vaginal births — including warm compresses, hands-on techniques, and careful episiotomy practices. 💡 Key findings: ✔️ OASI dropped from 8.3% to 5.0% ✔️ No rise in caesarean rates ✔️ No significant change in long-term anal incontinence This supports continued use of PPB in improving birth outcomes while highlighting the need for broader, multi-site research. 💬 Read the full article in Continence: https://lnkd.in/er9M3dkd #Incontinence #ContinenceJournal #MaternalHealth #OASI #WomensHealth #Midwifery #PerinealCare #BirthSafety
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Discover why sacral neuromodulation is rising in prominence along the treatment pathway — and why now is the time to master it. Join international experts for hands-on training at ICS-EUS 2025 in Abu Dhabi and build practical skills to manage overactive bladder, urinary retention, and other challenging conditions. 🚨 Early bird registration extended! Register by 14 June to save up to $200! 📍 ICS-EUS 2025 | Abu Dhabi | Multidisciplinary Continence Care 📝 Register now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/drMusNp6 #ICSEUS2025 #Continence #Incontinence #Neuromodulation #PelvicHealth #Urology
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🌍 Join us at ICS-EUS 2025 in Abu Dhabi! ICS-EUS 2025 is the joint meeting of the International Continence Society and the Emirates Urological Society—bringing together global experts in continence, urology, and pelvic health for an exciting programme of cutting-edge science, education, and networking. 🗓️ Good news! Early registration has been extended to 14 June. 💰 Register now and save up to $200 on your conference fee! 👉 Don’t miss out—plan ahead and secure your place: https://lnkd.in/drMusNp6 #ICSEUS2025 #Urology #Continence #PelvicHealth #ICS #Incontinence #Gynaecology #PelvicFloor #MedicalConference #UrologyConference
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode from ICS Live Lounge! Postpartum Incontinence, Blues, and Pelvic Floor Training Perspectives Join ICS Trustee Frankie Bates in a powerful discussion with Victoria Salmon (Abstract #53) and Cristina Gallego-Gómez (Abstract #44) as they dive into their research presented at ICS 2024 Madrid. From postpartum incontinence and emotional wellbeing to pelvic floor rehabilitation, this episode offers valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, and anyone passionate about pelvic health. 📍 Recorded live at the ICS Live Lounge, Wednesday 23rd October 🎧 Available now: https://lnkd.in/eF2xPdev #ICSLiveLounge #ICS2024 #PelvicHealth #PostpartumCare #Continence #PelvicFloorTraining #WomensHealth #Physiotherapy #ICS #ICSMadrid #ICSPodcasts
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Continence: Iltamiocel cell therapy in women with recurrent or persistent stress urinary incontinence: Evidence from two double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials https://lnkd.in/evpmGsRZ #StressUrinaryIncontinence #MidUrethralSling #CellTherapy #RegenerativeMedicine #Continence
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🌍 ICS-EUS 2025: Early Bird Registration Now Open! 🐦 Save up to $200 when you register early for this special joint meeting of the International Continence Society and the Emirates Urological Society! (ICS & EUS). 📍 Abu Dhabi | 2025 Join global healthcare professionals to explore cutting-edge research, expert-led workshops, and professional networking—advancing care for incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. 🗓️ Early bird ends 1 June – don’t miss out! 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eiV99mpf #ICSEUS2025 #Continence #Urology #Gynaecology #Incontinence #PelvicFloor #GlobalHealth #MedicalConference
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Continence - New Articles in Press: Artificial Intelligence in Urodynamics (AI-UDS): The Next “Big Thing” John E. Speich, Adam P. Klausner b. https://lnkd.in/egEsPYB7 #Continence #ContinenceJournal #Incontinence #ICS
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Save the Date! Incontinence: The Engineering Challenge XV, An ICS-endorsed event! 🗓️ 12–13 November 2025 | 📍 Watershed, Bristol Be part of Europe’s only international, multi-disciplinary conference focused on incontinence technology — bringing together engineers, scientists, clinicians, product developers, and people with lived experience to tackle real-world continence care challenges. ✨ Featured ICS Speaker: Donna Bliss, Professor of Nursing, University of Minnesota 🗣️ “Smart Phones and Faeces” Explore how smartphone apps are helping patients manage faecal incontinence, improve communication with healthcare providers, and shape the future of digital continence care. 🌍 Highlights for 2025 include: 🔹 Patient Panel sharing real-world insights 🔹 Keynotes from world-class experts 🔹 Multimedia poster session with prizes 🔹 Workshops + networking 🔹 Low-resource settings session with voices from WHO and beyond 📣 Get involved: ✅ Save the date ✅ Submit your abstract ✅ Share with colleagues 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eTTAzUND #Incontinence #IMech
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