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Therapies: Urinary & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation |
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Here are some statistics on Urinary Incontinence you should know.
- 13 million Americans suffer from incontinence - 85 percent of them women.
- Bladder problems are not a natural consequence of aging
- 1 in 4 women ages 30-59 have experienced at least 1 episode of UI.
- 50% or more of the elderly persons living at home or in long-term care facilities are incontinent.
- $16.4 billion is spent every year on incontinence-related care: $11.2 billion for community-based programs and at home, and $5.2 billion in long-term care facilities.
- $1.1 billion is spent every year on disposable products for adults.
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Causes of incontinence (AHCPR) |
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- Pregnancy and childbirth, or after the hormonal changes of menopause, secondary to weakened pelvic muscles.
- Post-prostatectomy
- Pelvic trauma, spinal cord damage, caffeine, or medications including cold or over-the-counter diet tablets also can cause episodes of incontinence.
Even though urinary incontinence can be improved in 80% of cases, fewer than half of those with bladder problems ever discuss the condition with their health care professional. Frequently the condition is left untreated.
We can help, contact our Englewood, Centennial Rehabilitation Centers.
Link here to take the Bladder Health Quiz.
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Bladder Health Quiz |
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1. Do you urinate more than every two hours in the daytime? Y / N
2. Do you urinate more than once after going to bed? Y / N
3. Do you have trouble making it to the toilet on time when you have an urge to go? Y / N
4. Do you strain to pass urine? Y / N
5. Do you rush to go to the toilet to empty your bladder? Y / N
6. Are you unable to stop the flow of urine when on the toilet? Y / N
7. Do you have an urge to go but when you get to the toilet very little urine comes out. Y / N
8. Do you lack the feeling that you need to go to the toilet? Y / N
9. Do you empty your bladder frequently, before you experience the urge to pass urine? Y / N
10. Do you have the feeling your bladder is still full after urinating? Y / N
11. Do you experience slow or hesitant urinary stream? Y / N
12. Do you have difficulty initiating the urine stream? Y / N
13. Do you have "triggers" that make you feel like you can't wait to go to the toilet? (running water, key in the door) Y / N
14. Rate the following statement as it applies to you today:
My bladder is controlling my life.
0 = not at all true
10 = completely true
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
If you answered yes to any of these questions you could benefit from conservative treatment for your bladder. Talk to your health care provider for a referral.
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