Bladder Leakage & Urinary Incontinence Physio Beaumaris
Bladder leakage is common, but it is not something you simply have to put up with.
At Beaumaris Physio & Health, our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapists provide individual assessment and pelvic floor rehabilitation for women experiencing bladder leakage and urinary incontinence.
We also have real-time ultrasound available where appropriate to assist with assessment, education and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
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Individualised pelvic floor physiotherapy to help women improve bladder control and return to everyday activity and exercise with confidence.
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine. It can occur at different stages of life and may be associated with pregnancy, childbirth, changes in pelvic floor function, menopause, exercise or other factors.
- Leakage with coughing or sneezing
- Leakage during running, jumping or exercise
- Leakage with lifting
- A sudden strong urge to urinate followed by leakage
- Difficulty reaching the toilet in time
- Bladder leakage following pregnancy or childbirth
What Causes Bladder Leakage?
Bladder leakage may be influenced by pelvic floor muscle function, bladder habits, pregnancy and childbirth, changes in physical activity and other individual factors. Your Women’s Health Physiotherapist will discuss your symptoms and assess relevant factors to determine an appropriate management plan. Treatment should be based on your individual presentation rather than simply assuming that all bladder leakage is caused by a “weak pelvic floor”.
How Can Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Help Bladder Leakage?
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment
- Individual pelvic floor muscle training
- Bladder education
- Bladder and fluid habits
- Strategies for urgency
- Exercise modification
- Strength and exercise rehabilitation
- Advice about returning to running, gym or sport
- Real-time ultrasound where appropriate
Bladder Leakage During Exercise
Some women experience bladder leakage during activities such as running, jumping, lifting or gym training. Rather than simply avoiding these activities, a Women’s Health Physiotherapist can assess your pelvic floor function and the physical demands of the exercise you want to perform. Rehabilitation may include pelvic floor training alongside progressive whole-body strength and exercise rehabilitation.
Bladder Leakage After Pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth can affect pelvic floor function, and some women experience bladder leakage during pregnancy or following delivery. A postnatal pelvic floor assessment can help identify areas that may benefit from rehabilitation. Depending on your individual needs, treatment may include pelvic floor exercises, abdominal rehabilitation, education and progressive return-to-exercise planning.
Real-Time Ultrasound for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Beaumaris Physio & Health has real-time ultrasound available as part of our Women’s Health Physiotherapy service. Where appropriate, real-time ultrasound can provide visual feedback to help you understand how certain muscles are working during pelvic floor or abdominal exercises.
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Rather than simply prescribing generic pelvic floor exercises, our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physios assess your individual function and can use real-time ultrasound where appropriate to guide rehabilitation.
Urinary Incontinence Physio in Beaumaris
Beaumaris Physio & Health provides pelvic floor physiotherapy for bladder leakage and urinary incontinence in Beaumaris. Our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapists see women from Beaumaris and surrounding Bayside suburbs, including Black Rock, Sandringham, Highett, Cheltenham, Mentone and surrounding areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bladder Leakage
Is bladder leakage normal after having a baby?
Bladder leakage is common during and after pregnancy, but common does not necessarily mean it should simply be accepted. A Women’s Health Physiotherapist can assess your pelvic floor function and determine whether rehabilitation may be helpful.
Can pelvic floor physiotherapy help urinary incontinence?
Pelvic floor muscle training can be an important part of managing some forms of urinary incontinence. Your physiotherapist can assess your pelvic floor function and develop an individual rehabilitation program rather than simply prescribing generic pelvic floor exercises.
Why do I leak urine when I run or exercise?
Exercise-related bladder leakage can occur when the demands placed on the pelvic floor exceed its current capacity. An assessment can help identify factors that may be contributing and guide pelvic floor and exercise rehabilitation.
Do I need to stop running if I have bladder leakage?
Not necessarily. Your exercise may need to be temporarily modified depending on your symptoms, but rehabilitation can often focus on progressively preparing you for the activities you want to return to.
Where can I see a pelvic floor physiotherapist for bladder leakage in Beaumaris?
Beaumaris Physio & Health provides pelvic floor physiotherapy for bladder leakage and urinary incontinence at our Beaumaris clinic. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists have postgraduate qualifications and can provide individual pelvic floor assessment, rehabilitation and real-time ultrasound where appropriate.
Book a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment
If you are experiencing bladder leakage during everyday activities, exercise, pregnancy or after childbirth, book an appointment with one of our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapists. We can assess your pelvic floor function and develop an individual treatment and exercise rehabilitation plan based on your symptoms and goals.