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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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Flu Season is Here!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by myliniemi Posted in News

Influenza, commonly known Flu season kidas “the flu” is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. It affects all age groups, although kids tend to get it more often than adults. In the United States, flu season runs from October to May, with most cases happening between late December and early March.

If your child is experiencing any of the following signs or symptoms, please call 612-813-8000 (option 3) to reschedule your appointment as soon as possible. We will not see patients who exhibit the signs and symptoms identified below.

 

Signs and Symptoms

Flu symptoms defined by the Minnesota Department of Health include: fever, dry cough, sore throat, headache, extreme tiredness, and body aches. These symptoms come on quickly and can be bad enough to keep you in bed for several days.

Prevention

To protect yourself and others, follow these quick tips:

  • Get vaccinated.
  • Avoid being around others who are sick.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
  • Clean your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based, waterless hand sanitizer.
  • Protect infants by not exposing them to large crowds or sick family members when flu is in your community.
  • Do not share drinking cups and straws.
  • Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (door knobs, refrigerator handles, phones, water faucets).

For more information, go to:

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/basics/fluparent.pdf

http://www.childrensmn.org/educationmaterials/parents/article/8388/influenza-flu/

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Additional Resources

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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