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How Physical Therapy Can Work for Urinary Incontinence in Children

Posted on March 3, 2016 by myliniemi Posted in News

 

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence can be defined as the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental
loss of urine. A child with urinary incontinence may not stay dry during the day or night. The nurse practitioners at Pediatric Surgical Associates specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinencebaby march blog post in children.

What Causes Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence can be caused by a health problem such as:

  • Constipation: a condition in which a child has bowel movements where stool can be hard, dry, small, and difficult to pass or infrequent bowel movements
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Nerve problems
  • Diabetes: a condition where blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high
  • Kidney problems
  • Structural problems in the urinary tract

How Physical Therapy Can Work for Urinary Incontinence in Kids?

Based your child’s condition, our nurse practitioners could recommend physical therapy as a part of their treatment plan. A physical therapist can look at the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back as well as the child’s diet, sleep patterns, exercise and assess any behavioral issues that may be contributing to the problem. Physical therapists educate kids and parents about exercises that strengthen pelvic floor muscles as well as help develop strategies for overcoming incontinence in school and in social situations through positive reinforcement. Research has shown that proper pelvic floor muscle training and biofeedback dramatically improves voiding dysfunction such as urinary incontinence in children.

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InterStim Therapy for Children

Posted on April 25, 2013 by plouiselle Posted in News

InterStim Therapy is a proven therapy used to treat urge incontinence, urinary frequency and overactive bladder in children.  InterStim Therapy targets the communication problem between the brain and the nerves that control the bladder.  If the nerves are not communicating properly, the bladder will not function correctly.

The InterStim system uses an external device during a trial assessment period and an internal device for long-term therapy.  You and your Pediatric Urologist may decide to try InterStim Therapy by going through a trial assessment period.  Based on the trial assessment, you and your Pediatric Urologist will determine the next step that is right for your child.

To learn more about this effective therapy, please call Pediatric Surgical Associates to schedule an appointment.  We may be reached at 612-813-8000!

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Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
American Urological Association
American Pediatric Surgical Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
Midwest Fetal Care Center
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Regions Hospital
Twin Cities Shriners Hospital
APSA Parent and Family Resource Center
Urology Care Foundation Patient Education
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