Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence (UI), or loss of bladder control, is a condition affecting over 200 million people worldwide.¹ Normally, the bladder’s function is to store urine but whenever any part of the urinary system malfunctions, it can lead to incontinence. The frequency of toileting and/or the urgency to void increases the risk of falls by as much as 26% and bone fractures as much as 34%.1 Therefore, it is important to consult with your physician due to these increased risk factors, as there may be different non-surgical therapies in which one can participate to improve bladder control.
Common Conditions or Diagnosis for Urinary Incontinence Program:
Diagnosis of Urge, Stress or Mixed Incontinence Bladder Leakage when Coughing, Sneezing, or Laughing
Sudden, Strong Urges to Urinate Two or More Trips to the Bathroom After Going to Sleep
Side Effects From Bladder Control Medications Difficulty Controlling the Time and Place to Urinate
Our Interdisciplinary Approach
Skilled Nursing
History and Physical Assessment Medication Review and Teaching
Teaching of Bladder Irritant Food and Beverage Urinalysis Collection to rule out UTI
Physical Therapy
Complete Therapy Evaluation Strengthening and Conditioning Exercises
Home Assessment Teaching of Pelvic Muscle (Kegel) and Core Exercises
Establish Bladder Diary Neuromuscular Re-education with “PENS” unit
Occupational Therapy
Complete Therapy Evaluation Home Assessment Establish Bladder Diary
Neuromuscular Re-education with “PENS” unit Bathroom ADL’s
Teaching of Pelvic Muscle (Kegel) and Core Exercises Work/Task Modification
Home Health Aide
Grooming and Bathing Assistance Light Housekeeping Pertaining to Patient Care Area
Our Urinary Incontinence Program Success Rate
We have 87.7% Effective Rate in Reducing Incontinent Episodes
¹ 2011, US National Institutes of Health-National Institute on Aging; 2011, Urinary Incontinence;www.nia.nih.gov