We’ve been discussing children and accidents to great lengths over the last few months. Children who experience bladder problems after the age of 5 may also experience social anxiety, loss of self-esteem, and the confidence to participate in activities with Read More …
Category: Incontinence
Fiber, water intake for children: Healthy bowel habits
Is your child getting enough fiber in their diet? Do you know how many bowel movements they have per week? Asking children about their bowel habits is not a common conversation at the dinner table, and arguably there are better Read More …
Child constipation, bladder problems connected
At Pelvic Wellness Center, we often see child patients who are experiencing constipation and bladder control problems. This week, Shannon fields a question from a parent who wonders if the two may be connected. Q: My child has been having Read More …
Signs that your child needs help with bladder or bowel problems
Last week we discussed signs of “normal” bladder and bowel habits in children…so now, how do we detect problems in the bathroom for children who are otherwise potty trained? If your child is over 5 and you suspect problems, don’t Read More …
Normal, healthy bladder (and bowel) habits in children
We’ve been talking a lot about helping children establish normal and healthy bladder habits, whether at school or home. But what exactly is normal? Let’s face it, there are many parents out there who do not practice healthy habits themselves! Once your child is “potty trained” and becomes more private about their potty time, you may feel a little out of the loop, making it harder to recognize problems children are having in the bathroom.
Helping children with anxiety of public, school bathrooms
I’ve heard of children having anxiety over using the bathroom in public places, like school. What are some steps I can take to alleviate this? Shannon Forrestall, MSPT: This is something we touched upon slightly in another blog post, Bladder Read More …
Common beverages can trigger bladder irritation, ‘accidents’ and bedwetting in kids
This month’s press release for Pelvic Wellness Center: Drinking less during the day reduces the likelihood of childhood “accidents” and bedwetting, right? Not necessarily, say Judy Abel and Shannon Forrestall, physical therapists and co-owners of Pelvic Wellness Center in Eugene and Read More …
Bladder Control: Supporting your child’s good bathroom habits while at school
We get a lot of great questions from parents about bladder control and healthy bladder habits. We’ll be fielding questions from you and answering them weekly! This week, Physical Therapist Shannon Forrestall addresses parents concerned about the bathroom and their Read More …
Pediatric Incontinence and Physical Therapy Case Study
This is an interesting case study example of a successful physical therapy treatment for pediatric daytime urinary incontinence/enuresis. Bedwetting (nighttime or nocturnal enuresis) is often an issue with these kids as well and treatment from a trained pediatric pelvic physical Read More …
Press Release: Treating Child Bedwetting and Bladder Control through Physical Therapy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2013 Oregon Program Treats Child Bedwetting and Incontinence through Physical Therapy EUGENE, OR – For years, physical therapists Judy Abel and Shannon Forrestall, co-owners of the Pelvic Wellness Center in Eugene and Salem, have treated adults Read More …