Stress Incontinence Physical Therapy

Stress incontinence is caused by an impairment of the pelvic floor muscles. The primary symptom is losing urine during a stressful activity i.e. coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. You are not alone! Consumer research reveals that one in four women over the age of 18 experience leaking urine involuntarily. (http://www.nafc.org)

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (March 18, 2008) reports that pelvic floor muscle training, in conjunction with bladder training, resolved the symptoms of urinary incontinence in women. The study included 96 randomized controlled trials and 3 systematic reviews from 1990 through 2007.

At BreakThrough Physical Therapy we will assess the pelvic floor and treat any abnormality of the muscles including, high tone, low tone, trigger points, and connective tissue adhesions. We will help guide you back into the activities you love like running, dancing, or playing with your kids. To ensure your comfort and privacy, all Pelvic Floor treatments are held in our Private Treatment Rooms. Please call (408) 736-7600 to schedule an appointment with one of our women’s health and pelvic floor specialists. We look forward to helping you find the relief you deserve from Urge Incontinence, Stress Incontinence or a combination of these two disorders and/or other related pelvic floor dysfunction.