INCONTINENCE
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Physical
Therapy Treatments for
Incontinence: v Pelvic Muscle Re-education
A series of exercises designed to target and strengthen the pelvic floor
muscles. These will be tailored to your
individual needs and will be advanced accordingly. v Biofeedback The
use of a sensor to teach you awareness of the pelvic floor muscle action and to
give you audio and video feedback of your exercises. Biofeedback also helps track your results. v Electrical Stimulation The
use of internal and/or external electrodes to stimulate the muscles and
neurological pathways involved in continence. v Weighted Cones The
use of vaginally inserted cones of varying weights to promote increased
strength of the pelvic floor muscles. v Education and Behavior
Modification
Teaching you tips that you
can use to help reach your goal of continence and carry with you for life!
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Patient Name __________________________ Date __________________________ “Promoting Women’s Wellness Through
All Stages of Life” Amy Thomas, MPT Center for 3537 North Crossing
Road Valdosta, GA 31602 229-333-0095 (office) /229-333-0756 (fax) www.centerforphysicalrehab.com
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