Paula R. Dhanda, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.
Quincy C. Andrus, P.A.
John C. Clarke, C.R.N.A.

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Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Weakness

Simple Solutions . . . Lasting Results

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control that is common and can occur at any age. It is not a normal part of aging or an inevitabe consequence of childbirth or menopause.

Surprisingly, 1 in 3 women over the age of 45 and 1 in 2 women over the age of 65 experience incontinence. Most suffer silently in fear of embarrassment over wetness or odor.

Fortunately, there are treatment options available for you beyond medication and surgery.

Through this program between 80-90% of women have been able to avoid the use of medication or surgical intervention.

What Causes Incontinence?

The pelvic floor muscles are the supportive structure for the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. Weakness of these muscles occurs during pregnancy, menopause and with aging. Surgery and neurological conditions can cause weakness as well.

A sudden increase in abdominal pressure from coughing, sneezing, laughing or running can cause unexpected loss of small amounts of urine. An imbalance in the pelvic floor can result in an overactive bladder with urgency, frequency and loss of large amounts of urine.

What Can Be Done to Correct Incontinence?

Conservative treatment approaches are available and include:

• Lifestyle Education
• Therapeutic Exercize
• Biofeedback

These treatments are remarkably effective and can help you:

Reduce or eliminate

• episodes of leaking
• use of protective pads
• frequency of daytime and nighttime toilet use

Restore strength and balance of the pelvic floor muscles.

Regain confidence controlling your bladder.

Peggy Landini, licensed occupational therapist has been highly successful in helping women manage their incontinence by taking a conservatiove approach to treatment.

Call 707.279.8733 to schedule an evaluation or ask your doctor for a referral for treatment. Most conditions are covered by insurance.

If you experience any of the following:

• Leaking with coughing, sneezing or laughing.
• Leaking while exercizing.
• Daytime toilet frequency of every two hours or less.
• Nighttime toilet frequency of two or more times.
• Urgency.
• Scheduling shopping trips around availablilty of restrooms.
• Declining social events due to fear of leaking or odors.

 

Our program can help
 

Overcome Incontinence Now & Enhance the Quality of Your Life