Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction | Vitality Women's Physical Therapy & Wellness

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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

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.

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.