Women's Health and Pelvic Conditions
Urinary Incontinence Physiotherapy in Indirapuram
Urinary incontinence is common, especially after childbirth and around menopause. It's also very treatable. Pelvic floor muscle training, done correctly and consistently, is the recommended first treatment for most women with stress incontinence.
Types of incontinence
Stress incontinence is leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting or exercise. It happens when the pelvic floor muscles and supporting tissues can't hold against increased pressure. Urge incontinence is a sudden, strong need to pass urine, sometimes with leakage before reaching the toilet. Mixed incontinence is both.
Men can experience incontinence too, particularly after prostate surgery, and pelvic floor training helps them as well.
Why pelvic floor training works
The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder and help close the urethra. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, chronic coughing, constipation and heavy lifting can weaken them. Training improves strength, endurance and timing, so they contract when needed.
Many people who try pelvic floor exercises on their own do them incorrectly, bearing down instead of lifting. A proper assessment ensures you're doing them right.
What treatment involves
We assess the pelvic floor, with your consent, and teach a structured programme. Bladder training helps with urge symptoms by gradually increasing the time between toilet visits. Advice on fluid intake, caffeine, constipation and weight can make a difference.
Most people see improvement within three months of consistent training.
Exercises often used for Urinary Incontinence
These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.
Medical note
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Treatment is planned after an in-person assessment by a physiotherapist, and we refer you to a doctor where symptoms need medical review first. If you have sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, chest pain or severe unexplained pain, seek emergency care.
Frequently asked questions
Is leaking after childbirth normal?
Do I need an internal examination?
Should I drink less water?
What is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is involuntary leaking of urine.
What causes Urinary Incontinence?
Common causes include weak or overactive pelvic floor muscles, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause and bladder habits.
What are the common symptoms of Urinary Incontinence?
Common symptoms include leaking with cough, sneeze or exercise, or sudden urgency.
How is Urinary Incontinence diagnosed?
It is usually diagnosed with clinical history and pelvic floor assessment.
Can physiotherapy help with Urinary Incontinence?
Yes. Pelvic floor muscle training is first-line treatment and highly effective. Our Women's health physiotherapy programme is built around this.
What are the goals of physiotherapy for Urinary Incontinence?
To strengthen or relax the pelvic floor and reduce leaking.
What treatments may be used for Urinary Incontinence?
Treatment usually combines exercises such as pelvic tilts, core strengthening and diaphragmatic breathing with TENS therapy. Hands-on treatment, education and activity advice are added as needed, and the plan changes as you progress.
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Book an assessment at our Indirapuram clinic or ask for a home visit. Call +91-9999973681 or send a WhatsApp message and we will confirm your slot.