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Do you ever experience little \u201cleaks\u201d when you sneeze, cough, laugh or exercise? Do you have a sudden urge to go as soon as you park your car in the driveway or put your key in the door? If so, you may be experiencing urinary incontinence, something that affects millions of women.<\/p>\n

Think there\u2019s nothing you can do about it? Think again, says ATI\u2019s Women\u2019s Health team. There are options available for you to get back to exercise, work and play without the fear of urge or leaking.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you should know about urinary incontinence . . . and what you can expect with treatment:<\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s not inevitable:<\/strong>\u00a0Just because you\u2019ve had children or reach a certain age doesn\u2019t mean that urinary incontinence is normal. Common . . .yes. \u00a0Normal . . .no.<\/li>\n
  2. Incontinence explained:<\/strong>\u00a0Urinary incontinence often occurs with the loss of support from the pelvic floor. When the pelvic floor is weak, you may experience issues with your bladder, uterus, intestines, or lower bowel. Strengthening the pelvic floor can help reduce those leaks and urges.<\/li>\n
  3. PT provides a treatment option:<\/strong>\u00a0Wary of pills or surgery for your incontinence? You have another option — physical therapy administered by a women\u2019s health therapist specifically trained in pelvic floor rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
  4. Pelvic floor exercises are a key component:<\/strong>\u00a0After an evaluation, your physical therapist will likely incorporate pelvic floor exercises as a part of your treatment plan. These exercises go beyond Kegels to show patients how to identify and activate the appropriate muscles. The main purpose behind UI treatment is to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to give you better control of your bladder (and bowel) function.<\/li>\n
  5. Treatment doesn\u2019t last forever:<\/strong>\u00a0Worried that you will need to stay in therapy forever to ward off symptoms? Fortunately, your therapist will work with you until you are independent enough to continue a home exercise program on your own to maintain your results!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Take Back Your Life with Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n
    If you’re experiencing urinary incontentinence, physical therapy\u00a0can help to normalize abdominal and pelvic floor activity, motor control and coordination.\u00a0Our physical therapists have advanced, specialized training in the management and treatment of symptoms associated with bladder conditions.\u00a0Schedule your appointment<\/a>\u00a0today to start getting back to your best.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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