Login

Book online

Urinary Incontinence? Physiotherapy can treat that.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017
 

What is urinary incontinence (UI)? The international continence society defines UI as any involuntary loss of urine, whether that be a little or a lot. 

It is estimated that nearly 1.5 million Canadians, of all ages, suffer from some form of UI. Despite such a high prevalence, less than 50% of clients discuss their urinary incontinence and therefore go untreated. Under-reporting can be due to many factors but often it is because of a lack of understanding of incontinence, a feeling of embarrassment, and a lack of awareness of treatment options. 

The two most common forms of UI are Stress Incontinence and Urge incontinence:

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI): the involuntary loss of a small amount of urine associated with a rise in intra-abdominal pressure, often caused by coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or high-impact sporting activities like running and jumping.

Urge Incontinence: the involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong desire to void (urgency). This can lead to a small or large amount of urine loss and is often associated with an overactive bladder. 

It is possible to experience both stress and urge incontinence together. The good news is, a trained pelvic health physiotherapist can help! A pelvic health therapist can work with you to determine what your triggers are, create a plan to help minimize leaks, evaluate the strength of your pelvic floor muscles and provide a home exercise plan. 

You don’t have to live with urinary incontinence, Lifemark can help.

 

We can help you move and feel better.
Book an appointment today.

Let's keep in touch!

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.