Pelvic Health

Triangle Therapy Connection offers occupational therapy (OT) for our patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. A pelvic floor OT focuses on addressing environmental factors, posture, encouraging good habits to promote decreased symptoms related to bowel and bladder dysfunction, sensory disturbances, muscle control and education.

Common areas of concern.

Resistance/avoidance to potty training
Nighttime bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)
Daytime wetting
Stress incontinence
Overactive bladder
Urinary frequency/urgency
Urinary retention
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
Constipation
Bowel incontinence and/or inability to empty bowel
Fecal Urgency/Frequency

Is this right for my child?

Does your child:

Go to the bathroom frequently (more than eight times daily) or infrequently (fewer than three times daily)
Struggle with wetting the bed (at five years or older)
Can't wait to go to the bathroom when they have an urge
Struggle with constipation (fewer than five bowel movements per week)
Frequently have leaks (bowel or bladder)
Have an aversion to toileting and bathroom environment

If so, they may benefit from an evaluation.

What to expect.

Non-invasive evaluation: Internal exams are not completed in the pediatric population.

Education on bladder and bowel function and health: Age-appropriate education regarding the function of the bowel and bladder, proper posture on the toilet, breathing techniques, hygiene and more.

Treatment: A specific treatment plan will be developed for each patient based on evaluation and bladder and bowel diaries.