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Physical Therapy for Female Incontinence
"One of the main causes of incontinence is weakened pelvic floor muscles, which support the internal organs of the pelvis and prevent urine or stool leakage," explains Andrea Shafran, MPT, WCS, CLT-LANA, assistant director of women's rehab and men's health for UPMC Centers for Rehab Services' Delmont location. "Pelvic floor muscles in spasm can contribute to this condition and can cause pain in the rectal or pelvic region." Types of incontinence include:
Physical therapy is available to treat female incontinence and help improve your overall quality of life and happiness. "During your initial evaluation, your physical therapist will determine the type and extent of incontinence you are suffering from, the strength of your pelvic floor muscles, and if you have other musculoskeletal issues affecting your pelvis," says Andrea, who's a board certified specialist in women's health. "Your therapist then works with you to develop an individualized exercise treatment program. By following this program, many patients are able to avoid medication or surgery." Some methods of treating female incontinence through physical therapy include:
"The good news is that incontinence is treatable and generally does not require surgery," says Andrea. "Through physical therapy treatment, you can learn how to effectively use these muscles to address incontinence, urgency, and resolve muscle spasms." UPMC Centers for Rehab Services' women's rehabilitation program provides specialized physical therapy for women. To make an appointment at our Delmont location, please call 724-468-4541 or visit UPMC.com/4CRS. ![]() |
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