Stress incontinence
Occurs when the pressure acting on the bladder is greater than your pelvic floor strength
May occur when you cough, sneeze, lift, run, or jump
Solution: Increase your pelvic floor strength
Urge Urinary incontinence
Occurs when your bladder contracts without you being on the toilet
May occur with these triggers: Coffee, fizzy drinks, alcohol, artificial sugars, running water, on route to the toilet or with key in the door
Solution: Bladder retraining and consultation with GP as you may need some medication to stop the bladder from contracting so strongly.
Amanda has 10 years experience as a musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She has recently returned from 3 years work at an expert pelvic health clinic in Brisbane, where she worked with clients experiencing a broad range of pelvic health dysfunctions and developed a pelvic floor safe pilates classes for her community. Amanda’s passion is to empower her clients with up to date information to assist their pelvic health needs.