Bladder Health

Physiotherapy for Bladder Health and Incontinence

What is it?
Bladder health physiotherapy addresses conditions like urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency, which can impact quality of life. Research suggests that pelvic floor exercises can significantly improve bladder control.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Frequent urination
  • Sudden urgency
  • Involuntary leakage, especially during physical activities like running, jumping, coughing, sneezing
  • Recurrent urinary infections
  • Difficulty fully emptying the bladder
  • Pain or discomfort when urinating
  • Nighttime waking due to the need to urinate (nocturia)

Common Causes

  • Overactive bladder
  • Poor eating or fluid habits
  • Weak or overactive pelvic floor muscles
  • Hormonal changes during menopause
  • Pregnancy and childbirth-related trauma
  • Post-surgical effects, such as after childbirth or bladder repair
  • High-impact activities that strain pelvic muscles
  • Neurological conditions

How Physiotherapy Can Help

  • Pelvic floor strengthening or relaxation exercises based on individual needs
  • Bladder retraining to improve bladder control and reduce frequency
  • Lifestyle and dietary advice to avoid bladder irritants and manage symptoms
  • Education on timed voiding to establish a healthier bathroom routine
  • Biofeedback and muscle retraining to improve muscle function

**Struggling with bladder control? Contact Activ8 Physio for specialized bladder health physiotherapy in Malvern.