What we Treat / Incontinence
Many people have incontinence at some time in their lives. The most common type is stress incontinence, when the bladder leaks if put under pressure, perhaps with a cough or a sneeze, or during strenuous activity. Women are especially prone after childbirth, when their pelvic floor muscles have been weakened.
Urge incontinence sometimes occurs where there is a weakness in bladder function, for example in elderly people. Physiotherapists have a central role in treating incontinence. After detailed assessment, they may teach you exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
Electrotherapy can help stimulate the muscles if you cannot contract them yourself. Our Physios can also offer preventive advice to those in high risk groups such as pregnant women
