Oswego Health Launches Pelvic Floor Therapy to Address Urinary Incontinence
Contact: Jamie Leszczynski
Oswego Health is proud to announce the introduction of specialized pelvic floor therapy, designed to provide effective relief for individuals dealing with urinary incontinence. This common condition affects 1 in 4 women of all ages, and can be caused by various factors including weak pelvic floor muscles, nerve issues, hormonal changes, medications, and prostate problems.
Urinary incontinence can be a challenging and often embarrassing condition. It manifests in different forms such as stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence. Stress incontinence involves leakage due to pressure on the bladder, urge incontinence is characterized by a sudden and intense need to urinate, and mixed incontinence combines both types.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy offers a comprehensive approach to managing urinary incontinence. A skilled pelvic floor therapist, such as Liane Brown from Oswego Health, will develop a personalized treatment plan based on individual needs. This plan may include:
- Muscle Strengthening: Addressing weak pelvic floor muscles.
- Coordination Improvement: Enhancing muscle coordination.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Modifying behavioral and lifestyle influences.
The therapy process involves an initial examination, tailored treatment, patient education, and a set of home exercises. Results may start to become noticeable after just a few sessions, but significant and sustained improvements generally require weeks or months of consistent effort. A long-term home treatment plan, coupled with periodic evaluations, can lead to lasting results.
Expert Insight
Liane Brown, the physical therapist leading this new service, emphasizes the importance of individualized care: "Pelvic floor therapy is a vital resource for those struggling with urinary incontinence. By focusing on the specific underlying factors contributing to the condition, we can create a targeted and effective treatment plan that offers real, lasting improvements."
Get Started
Consult your doctor for a referral, or contact Oswego Health directly to book an appointment and take the first step towards improved bladder health and quality of life, at 315-598-7500.