Incontinence can be treated.
Incontinence is the loss of control over your bladder or bowel. If you have it, you cannot predict when you will urinate or have a bowel movement. This is a common problem for men and women of all ages. As many as 20 million people experience incontinence.
Conditions we treat
- Stress incontinence – a small amount of urine is released when you laugh, cough, sneeze, run or do other physical activities.
- Urge incontinence – the urge to urinate comes on so quickly that you often cannot reach the toilet in time.
- Overflow incontinence – your bladder is always full, causing it to release small amounts of urine at a time.
- Reflex incontinence – nerve damage that causes a loss of bladder control.
- Fecal incontinence – problems with the rectal nerves or muscles cause the release of stool (bowel movements) or the staining of underclothes.
- Pelvic pain
- Abdominal pain
- Genital pain
- Pain with intercourse
- Pain after childbirth
- Pain after abdominal surgery
Programs and services
Our physical therapists have advanced training and experience in bladder and bowel control issues and pelvic pain. Therapy may include:
- Exercises to strengthen muscles
- Electrical stimulation
- Bio feedback
Some incontinence issues may require surgery. Ask your doctor what type of treatment is right for you.
Give us a call
Incontinence rehabilitation requires a physician referral. Most health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid cover rehabilitation services. For more information, call the location below that’s most convenient for you.
Locations by city:
Chisago City
North Branch
Princeton
Saint Francis
Wyoming
Zimmerman
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
