Pelvic Health Physical THerapy for Children

Pediatric pelvic health overview

This treatment is appropriate for children age 4-adolescence who are experiencing bowel or bladder symptoms such as:

  • Constipation

  • Stool withholding

  • Dyssynergic defication

    (difficulty coordinating how to push out poop)

  • Bed wetting

  • Strong urgency to pee and/or poop causing accidents

  • Leaking pee

  • Leaking poop

  • Not recognizing the urge to pee and/or poop

  • Giggle incontinence

Peeking through the pelvic floor model!

Peeking through the pelvic floor model!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Pediatric exams are completely different than adult pelvic floor physical therapy exams. They are largely play based and the pediatric pelvic floor is never touched. Infrequently, some children will require the pelvic floor to be observed to visualize proper activation and relaxation of the muscle. This is done after a child friendly explanation of consent and always with guardian supervision.

 
 

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