Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction

Conditions we treat:

  • Giggle incontinence (leakage)

  • Spastic bladder

  • Urinary leakage or frequency

  • Enuresis (Bed wetting)

  • Constipation

  • Fecal incontinence (leakage of stool)

Possible Symptoms
You May Be Experiencing

  • Urinary leakage with laughing, jumping, running or playing

  • Wetting the bed at night after 5 years of age

  • Difficulty having a bowel movement requiring excessive straining and/or time on the toilet

  • Difficulty with toilet training of children with disabilities

Our PT Services

  • Education regarding healthy bladder and bowel habits

  • Education on bowel and bladder norms for children at various ages and cognitive abilities

  • Initiation of behavioral changes such as diet and fluid intake

  • Postural stability activities

  • Abdominal and lower extremity strengthening exercises and improvement in gross motor skills required for toileting

  • Facilitate proper toileting posture

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Voiding Issues

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  • Physical therapy for children (infant-12 years old) and adolescents (13-18 years old) can be helpful for both urinary and bowel concerns. If potty training has been delayed or bed wetting persists a therapist can educate both the child and parents regarding strategies for improvement in bladder habits, increase core strength and promote better body mechanics for toilet training.

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  • Children with developmental delays can benefit from assessment of bowel and bladder dysfunction, as they may have sensory processing impairments or require modification strategies for independent toileting.