Physical Therapy for Incontinence & OAB

Pelvic floor Physical Therapy and Behavioral Modification is often used in the treatment of a wide variety of Incontinence Conditions.

Behavioral Modification is habit training aimed to decrease symptoms related to a specific condition. Examples include:

• Timed Voids for urinary urgency and urge incontinence
• Dietary modification for chronic constipation
• Activity Modification for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Depending on the condition, Manual Therapy Techniques may be used including soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, trigger point manipulation, connective tissue manipulation and deep tissue massage.

Examples include:

• Pelvic floor strengthening to control Urinary Stress Incontinence.
• Strengthening the pelvic floor to alleviate the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
• Myofascial release to decrease pelvic floor muscle tension.

Modalities include biofeedback, electrical stimulation, functional stimulation and ultrasound.

Treatment with a Physical Therapist is combined with a Home Exercise Program.