Memorial Hospital West Rehabilitation Center
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Therapy
- Back Education/Injury Prevention
- Balance & Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Certified Hand Therapy
- Dysphagia / Feeding Program
- Early Development Program
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Fibromyalgia Program
- Lymphedema Therapy
- Modified Barium Swallow Testing
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric Evaluation
- Physical Therapy
- Pelvic Rehabilitation for Urniary & Fecal Incontinence
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Voice Therapy
- Watch Me Grow
Pelvic Rehabilitation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
At Memorial Hospital West we provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with fecal or urinary incontinence.
Possible Causes of Incontinence:
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Hormonal changes
- Muscle weakness
- Surgical trauma
- Pelvic fractures/trauma
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Constipation
- Urinary tract infections
- Certain medications
- Certain medical conditions
Types of Recommended Treatment:
Conservative Treatments may include:
Behavioral Techniques
- Pelvic muscle exercises
- Biofeedback
- Electrical stimulation
- Bladder retraining
- Education
- Diet modifications
There are no risks associated with behavioral techniques. 80% of the individuals who have urinary incontinence can improve.
Your doctor may also recommend medications or surgery as a last resort.
The goals of physical therapy for urinary and/or fecal incontinence are to decrease or resolve leakage, attain a normal voiding frequency, identify bladder irritants and provide continence for all activities.
Memorial has specially trained physical therapists who will perform an initial assessment to determine your specific treatment protocol. An initial assessment may include an internal pelvic examination. All assessments and treatments are performed in a confidential, comfortable and sensitive manner. The physical therapist will discuss normal bladder health and pelvic floor function. The therapist will also help treat your condition by providing you with a personalized exercise program, a bladder diary, a voiding schedule, a fluid management system and bladder retraining.