Incontinence

WHAT IS INCONTINENCE?

“Urinary incontinence” is a technical term for leaking urine by accident. It is a common condition in more elderly demographics, especially elderly women, although it can happen to anyone for a number of reasons. Some short-term urinary incontinence may develop and disappear on its own due to a temporary condition, such as a urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, or constipation. Certain medications can even cause temporary bladder control problems that should clear up after use. Our HealthQuest physical therapists will design a treatment program, specific to your needs to help gain control over your symptoms and reduce the need for medication and possibly surgery.

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GOALS & STRATEGIES

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eliminate/reduce
symptoms

improved
mobility & flexibility

increased
strength & endurance

education & preventative tools

return to
normal function

proper
alignment

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COMMON CONDITIONS

we treat of incontinence

There are several reasons why someone may leak urine despite their control. Some short-term urinary incontinence may develop and disappear on its own due to a temporary condition, such as a urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, or constipation. Certain medications can even cause temporary bladder control problems that should clear up after use. In addition to the different ways in which urinary incontinence can be caused, there are also different types of urinary incontinence that can occur. The different types of urinary incontinence include:

Stress incontinence

  • Stress incontinence is caused when one experiences a urine leak due to pressure on the bladder.
  • For example, stress incontinence can occur when exercising, lifting heavy objects, laughing, coughing, or sneezing.
  • This is the most common type of bladder control problem in younger to middle-aged women, and it may occur around the time of menopause.

Urge incontinence

  • Urge incontinence is caused when there is a sudden and emergent need to urinate.
  • Someone experiencing urge incontinence may not have enough time to make it to the toilet before leakage occurs.
  • This type of bladder control problems is usually a result of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke.

Overflow incontinence

  • Overflow incontinence is caused by a bladder that is always full, thus causing leakage to occur.
  • For example, if a man has an enlarged prostate that is blocking his urethra, it can be difficult to empty the bladder.
  • Other conditions, such as diabetes and spinal cord injuries, can also cause this type of bladder control problem.

Functional incontinence

  • Functional incontinence is caused when people have a condition that makes it hard to move to the bathroom quickly enough before leakage occurs.
  • People with functional incontinence actually have normal bladder control; however, they have an alternative condition (such as arthritis) that makes it difficult to move and thus results in leakage if they cannot make it to the toilet in time.

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TREATMENT PLAN

for incontinence

We treat the individual…not just the pain or dysfunction. Your physical therapy treatment may include:

Personalized Evaluation
& Treatment Plan

customized therapeutic
exercise program

hands-on
manual therapy

biofeedback
techniques

soft tissue mobilization
& myofascial release

joint
mobilization

relaxation
techniques

biomechanical & functional retraining & education