Incontinence Therapy
Our pediatric incontinence program is based on non-invasive treatment to help children gain control of their bowel and bladder challenges via small muscle activation, breathing exercises, and core exercises
Our skilled physical therapists utilize a hybrid model of teletherapy and in-clinic visits to help you and your child achieve your goals. We focus on family education and work to share the latest research.
We understand that this is a sensitive topic and our therapists are well trained to provide a comfortable and safe environment for children of all ages.
Who
This therapy can benefit children who experience:
- Constipation
- Toileting accidents
- Accidental soiling
- Daytime and nighttime wetness
- Inability to empty the bladder
- Post-surgical intervention
- Chronic abdominal pain
- We work with children of all developmental needs and are primed to assist those with diagnoses such as autism, sensory processing disorder, developmental delays, and more. We can adjust our programming to meet your special needs or determine when it is necessary to also bring in other developmental specialists for support.
What
- Posture re-education
- Muscle strengthening
- Proprioception training
- Interoception training
- Food and nutrition support
- Medication education
- Behavioral interventions
When
Frequently Asked Questions
PT is typically the first step because both physical and brain-body factors can contribute to toileting challenges. We first address the physical factors through PT, as this alone often leads to significant improvement.
Sessions are usually scheduled every 2–3 weeks to focus on 1–2 key areas at a time. Up to two sessions can be scheduled in advance, and updated at each appointment.
We hope to stabilize the initial symptoms within 10 visits over 12–15 weeks. A maintenance phase would follow for about 3 months of monthly checkups. These may be virtual depending on the progress achieved. It can take up to a year for full resolution if all interventions are tolerated.
If additional regulation or sensory-related challenges continue to affect progress, OT may be added to support success and participation. OT may also begin earlier if regulation, sensory, or engagement challenges make participation in PT difficult.
YES! We need a release of information (ROI) form for EACH practitioner/clinician indicated. These are found on at gbtherapy.org. Please note there may be costs/fees associated for meetings/calls beyond the treatment sessions/support documentation.
Please contact our Billing Department at billing@gbtherapy.org for all details related to billing and insurance for the most accurate information. We have people to help!
