urinary incontinence

Physical Therapy Demystified: Interstitial Cystitis

Physical Therapy Demystified: Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial Cystitis. 

Not as fun as it might sound. Interstitial Cystitis is also commonly known as Painful Bladder Syndrome. Symptoms include pain and/or pressure in the bladder and the need to urinate immediately. Often there is a relief from these symptoms after urination, which might also happen with great frequency. 

Bladder Control 101

Bladder Control 101

If you're suffering from urinary incontinence there are things you can do to help get your groove back and have full confidence there won't be any leakage next time you sneeze or, heaven forbid, laugh too hard. 

Making the Bladder Gladder!

Making the Bladder Gladder!

It's hard to find an outlet to discuss problems with your bladder control. Anything from frequent to painful urination might make you feel like an outsider with your friends, but you might be surprised by how many people suffer from urinary dysfunction. When it comes down to it there's generally a way to make your bladder gladder, but you've got to have a conversation with your doctor and physical therapist first!