Fight Incontinence Naturally
What Is Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. It can range from leaking when sneezing to not being able to get to the restroom in time. Approximately 13 million Americans are incontinent, 85 percent of whom are women. Incontinence is most common among the elderly.
Causes and Symptoms of Incontinence
Often, the cause of incontinence is aging. The body’s muscles just don’t work as well as they used to. Symptoms include having to urinate often, urge to urinate, urine leaks when laughing or coughing, or a constant dribble of urine. The constant dribble may be because the bladder isn’t emptying completely.
How Physical Therapy Helps Incontinence
Physical therapy treatment can improve pelvic-floor muscle function. Treatment may include Kegel exercises, biofeedback, muscle-strengthening exercises or electrical stimulation. All around, physical therapy for your patients who suffer from incontinence provides a re-education of the pelvic muscles.
Sources
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20352808
- https://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail.aspx?cid=a357f7d4-02f1-49cc-b03c-299c69d6dfc6
- https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pelvic-pain#1
- http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/inc.htm