In this episode, I’ll discuss the first line treatment for urgency urinary incontinence or overactive bladder.
For more information about pelvic floor muscle strengthening without a PT, check out this 2018 Cochrane Review by Dumoulin at: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005654.pub4
If you need instructions on how to kegel (or contract your pelvic floor): look here:
https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Pelvic_Floor_Exercises_RV2-1.pdf OR
https://www.voicesforpfd.org/assets/2/6/Bladder_Training.pdf
If you need help finding a pelvic floor physical therapist, here is a PT finder:
https://www.voicesforpfd.org/find-a-provider/
The different ways to strengthen your pelvic floor include:
Kegels
Kegel weights
Peritrainers
Working with an athletic trainer, online PT or groups classes
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Muscle stimulators that use e-stim or a magnetic wave
If you need help choosing a way to strengthen your pelvic floor, I have a masterclass available on my website. https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/masterclass/
Check out this bladder diary here: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Bladder_Diary-5.pdf
Check out more information on bladder training here: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Bladder_Training_RV2.pdf
More information on bladder irritants here: https://nafc.org/diet-and-exercise/?utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=ManageCondition&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=DietExercise&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=bladder%20irritants&utm_content=421279241449&utm_campaign=&gclid=CjwKCAiAxP2eBhBiEiwA5puhNZwAEG--W9mw3MdFhcctNEOSfBvzQc31QnDcUFFqs2VZaieinQgozhoCRWsQAvD_BwE
