Regain Control: Understanding Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Therapy
Many women struggle with urgency and leakage, from sudden urges to unexpected accidents. While common, these issues aren’t normal—and they’re treatable. You don’t have to live with them. Let the best pelvic floor physical therapy team, V Strong Physical Therapy in Armonk, NY help treat this issue.
The bladder sits in front of the uterus and vagina, so any imbalance in this area can affect its function.
Types of Urinary Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
An overactive bladder causes sudden, involuntary urine leakage. Everyday triggers like running water or stress can set it off, even without physical strain. It’s important to listen to the body and understand when you notice these patterns. If you record when these incidents happen, your expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist at V Strong Physical Therapy will work with you to correct these symptoms!
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Physical stress—like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising—puts pressure on the pelvic floor muscles, leading to leakage. Stress incontinence is common after childbirth or hormonal changes.
Mixed Urinary Incontinence
This type combines urge and stress incontinence. Leakage can happen from anxiety, exertion, or minor movements like lifting a bag or standing up.
Overflow Urinary Incontinence
When the bladder overfills and can’t completely empty, leakage occurs. This often results from an underlying condition that affects bladder function, including neurologic conditions (Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease), UTIs, and certain medications.
Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Matters
Strong, balanced pelvic floor muscles support the bladder and control urination. Tension, weakness or imbalance can cause leakage and urgency. Pelvic floor physical therapy retrains and strengthens these muscles, improving bladder control and reducing symptoms.
According to the NIH in an article, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise and Training for Coping with Urinary Incontinence, “Once patients demonstrate the ability to properly contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles, they are given instructions for daily practice and exercise. The purpose of daily exercise is to increase muscle strength and to enhance motor skills through practice.” There are various recommendations for Pelvic Floor exercise regiments. During our Strength program phase, patients will practice normal physical exercise as our Physical Therapist gradually increases intensity in the hopes of controlling urinary urges while doing the exercise. We work with many patients who experience this issue at V Strong Physical Therapy at our clinic in Armonk, NY, in Westchester, NY.
Our 3-Step RSC Method: Reset, Strength, Confidence
- Reset – Gentle exercises restore normal muscle function. Address any areas of tension in pelvic floor muscles.
- Strength – Targeted training improves control and endurance.
- Confidence – We teach you to trust your body and manage symptoms, so you can live without fear of accidents. With this last phase, you should feel confident and ready to be discharged from our program. We’ll be sad to see you go, but we always welcome return visits.
Pelvic floor physical therapy offers lasting solutions, helping women regain confidence and control. You don’t have to accept bladder issues—we can create a personalized plan to restore your quality of life. Don’t allow urinary incontinence to take control of your life! At V Strong Physical Therapy in Armonk, NY, we specialize in expert pelvic floor physical therapy to help you regain strength, confidence, and comfort. Book your personalized evaluation today!
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Works Cited: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559095/
