For all of you out there dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or have children with bowel and/or bladder issues, including bedwetting (enuresis) check out this informative video that explains the anatomy of the pelvis. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an Read More …
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What to expect at a pediatric pelvic physical therapy appointment
So, your child has bladder and bowel issues and you’ve decided to take them to a pediatric pelvic physical therapy therapist. Your next question may be: what can I expect when I take my child to the doctor or pediatric Read More …
Pediatric Physical Therapy can help with bedwetting
Not many people know that Pediatric Physical Therapy can help with bedwetting. In the traditional sense, physical therapy is associated with rehabilitation after injury. Physical therapists specializing in the pelvic floor are highly qualified healthcare providers who are dedicated to Read More …
Kids at Camp: Supporting good ‘potty habits’ when routines change
During the school year, your child may have mastered a routine that encouraged good “potty habits,” reducing or eliminating issues with daytime wetting. But what happens when routines are broken – when school’s out for summer and your child’s signed Read More …
An in-depth look at possible diagnoses for your child’s bedwetting, bladder and bowel problems
In our previous blog, we listed some possible medical causes for your child’s bladder and bowel problems. Today, we will go into more depth of some of these diagnoses, what they mean, and how you can make sense of this Read More …
Children and “accidents”: What’s causing urinary problems?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …