Incontinence & Women's Health
Urinary Incontinence is the involuntary loss of
urine from your bladder. It can occur for a variety of reasons. The most
common types of incontinence are stress incontinence- leaking with
physical exertion (cough, sneeze, exercise etc). Urge Incontinence- a
sudden and strong urge to pass urine, even if your bladder isn't full.
You often need to pass urine more frequently than usual. Overflow
Incontinence- Urine leaks out from an already full bladder and the
bladder does not empty completely.
Incontinence can affect both men and women, however women tend to be
more susceptible after childbirth. One in three women who have ever had
a baby will develop a form of incontinence. The good news is
incontinence can be cured!!!!! The initial treatment lies in your pelvic
floor. Strengthening these muscles which support your bladder and bowel
improves your bladder control and can therefore decrease or stop the
amount of leakage. Your physiotherapist can help you learn how to do
these exercises properly and set you up on a training program.
If you have any questions regarding incontinence please contact us or
your doctor.