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Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder control
which may be caused by a variety of factors including hormonal
shifts, surgical trauma, pelvic fractures, chronic cough, childbirth,
obesity and repetitive lifting.
Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a wide range of problems that
may occur due to muscular weakness or imbalance. As a result, the
tissues surrounding the pelvic organs may have increased or decreased
elasticity. These imbalances can cause urinary incontinence and/or
pelvic pain.
Constant or intermittent pelvic pain may occur in the back, vulvar
or rectal areas, lower abdomen, coccyx or thigh. Causes may include
childbirth trauma, poor alignment of the pelvis, postural problems,
inflammatory disorders and lumbar disc problems.
A comprehensive treatment approach is provided by physical therapists
with specialized training in the evaluation and treatment of these
conditions.
Depending on individual needs, treatment may include:
- Strengthening weakened pelvic floor muscles to increase muscle
awareness, retraining, and coordination to decrease episodes
and severity of urinary incontinence
- Biofeedback training and relaxation techniques to help improve
pelvic floor muscle function
- Therapeutic exercises such as electrical stimulation to improve
muscle tone, inhibit abnormal bladder contraction, and decrease
pain
- Manual therapy to address musculo-skeletal misalignment and
muscle tone of the pelvic floor and surrounding musculature
- Education on pelvic floor function, self-management strategies,
bladder training to restore normal bladder function and diet
and fluid modifications
- Anatomy and posture education
- Bladder/bowel care education
- Bladder re-training
If you are experiencing problems, it is important that you first
discuss your condition with a doctor who can determine the specific
cause and diagnosis. Individuals can then be referred to our program
for treatment.
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