Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction
Conditions we treat:
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Giggle incontinence (leakage)
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Spastic bladder
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Urinary leakage or frequency
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Enuresis (Bed wetting)
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Constipation
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Fecal incontinence (leakage of stool)
Possible Symptoms
You May Be Experiencing
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Urinary leakage with laughing, jumping, running or playing
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Wetting the bed at night after 5 years of age
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Difficulty having a bowel movement requiring excessive straining and/or time on the toilet
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Difficulty with toilet training of children with disabilities
Our PT Services
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Education regarding healthy bladder and bowel habits
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Education on bowel and bladder norms for children at various ages and cognitive abilities
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Initiation of behavioral changes such as diet and fluid intake
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Postural stability activities
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Abdominal and lower extremity strengthening exercises and improvement in gross motor skills required for toileting
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Facilitate proper toileting posture