Understanding and Treating Incontinence: What Causes Urinary Incontinence and How to Regain Bladder Control

Take the mystery out of urinary incontinence with this book that explains causes and treatments for this common health problem.
Urinary incontinence affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 20 men and can have a negative impact on various aspects of a person’s life. In Understanding and Treating Incontinence, readers are made comfortable with the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and surrounding area, both female and male, to gain a clear understanding of what is happening in their body. The book then shifts to how readers can regain control through exercise, diet, medication, a physical therapy PT regimen and more.
This urinary incontinence book includes four sections with the following information:
Introduction to urinary incontinence
Section One: A Common and Costly Problem What is Urinary Incontinence? People who are Affected by Urinary Incontinence How Urinary Incontinence Affects People

Section Two: Understanding Incontinence Anatomy Physiology of the Bladder Causes of Urinary Incontinence Common Risk Factors Different Types of Urinary Incontinence

Section Three: Treating Incontinence: Pelvic Floor Contractions How to do a Pelvic Floor Contraction Pelvic Floor Exercises

Section Four: More Ways to Treat Incontinence General Exercise Diet Water Intake Devices to Help Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Asking for Help What to Expect from Physical Therapy A Few Final Words Instructions for Using the Bladder Diary Bladder Diary References Resources for the Reader

Written by Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health, Sarah Haag, PT, DPT. Softcover. 84 pages. Illustrated. Published On: 2024-08-12, ISBN13: 9781942798170 ISBN10: 1942798172 Material Type: paperback