Understanding and Treating Incontinence
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About the Book
- Written for both men and women who are experiencing urinary incontinence
- Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and surrounding area, both female and male
- Explains what’s happening in the body when incontinence happens
- Gives options for how to regain control through exercise, diet, medication, physical therapy and more
- Written by a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health
Author(s)
- Sarah Haag, PT, DPT
Publication Details
- ISBN-13: 978-1-942798-17-0
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publisher: OPTP®
- Pages: 64
- Type: Softcover
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 9"L x 6"W
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Understanding and Treating Incontinence – Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDhUvMZPRp0&t=3s
Meet your pelvic floor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvHYb-QoPII
How the Bladder Works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnHTWUUUACA
5 Things everyone should know about urinary incontinence
Learn about Incontinence Causes and Treatments
Take the mystery out of urinary incontinence with this book that explains causes and treatments for this common health problem.
Urinary incontinence affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 20 men and can have a negative impact on various aspects of a person’s life. In Understanding and Treating Incontinence, readers are made comfortable with the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and surrounding area, both female and male, to gain a clear understanding of what is happening in their body. The book then shifts to how readers can regain control through exercise, diet, medication, a physical therapy PT regimen and more.
A Comprehensive Patient Handbook
Urinary incontinence is a common health problem that affects both men and women. In this book, readers will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and surrounding area; why incontinence happens; and how to regain control through exercise, diet, medication, physical therapy and more.
Section One: A Common and Costly Problem
- What is Urinary Incontinence?
- People who are Affected by Urinary Incontinence
- How Urinary Incontinence Affects People
Section Two: Understanding Incontinence
- Anatomy
- Physiology of the Bladder
- Causes of Urinary Incontinence
- Common Risk Factors
- Different Types of Urinary Incontinence
Section Three: Treating Incontinence: Pelvic Floor Contractions
- How to do a Pelvic Floor Contraction
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
Section Four: More Ways to Treat Incontinence
- General Exercise
- Diet
- Water Intake
- Devices to Help Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
- Asking for Help
- What to Expect from Physical Therapy
- A Few Final Words
- Instructions for Using the Bladder Diary
- Bladder Diary
- References
- Resources for the Reader
Easy-to-follow illustrations simplify the physiology of incontinence
Readers will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and surrounding area, both female and male, to gain a clear understanding of what’s happening in their body.
Learn more about Understanding and Treating Incontinence featuring Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, MS Cert., MDT, RYT
About the Author
Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, MS Cert., MDT, RYT
Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and co-owner of Entropy Physiotherapy & Wellness in Chicago, Illinois. Her area of interest is in treating the spine and pelvis, with a specialization in women’s and men’s health, which has inspired her to seize every opportunity to further understand the human body. She is passionate about providing education to help people improve health and wellness throughout the lifespan and provides her patients with compassionate and effective care as she works to help them return to optimal functioning. After completing a Master of Physical Therapy from Marquette University in 2002, Sarah earned a Master of Science in Women’s Health, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University in 2008. Sarah was awarded a board certification as a Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (WCS) and was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP) from the Section on Women’s Health. She is also a Registered Yoga Instructor.
From the Back Cover
Urinary incontinence affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 20 men, and it can have a tremendous impact on quality of life, health, social activities, finances and more. If you’re one of the many people experiencing incontinence, there is help and there is hope. Understanding and Treating Incontinence: What causes urinary incontinence and how to regain bladder control takes the mystery out of incontinence and provides a path to treatment.
Author Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, draws from her years of clinical experience to provide a clear understanding of what’s happening in the body, including the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and surrounding area. With that knowledge, you then learn about the different types of incontinence and what causes incontinence.
Then, the most important part―treatment. Discover how you can regain control using a wide variety of treatment options, including steps you can take at home, starting today. If incontinence is impacting your life, this essential book can help you understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what you can do about it.