Urinary Incontinence Physical Therapy
Urinary Incontinence Physical Therapy in Chicago
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine, often related to weakness, tension, or poor coordination in the pelvic floor muscles. Urgency and frequency are related but distinct concerns, involving a sudden strong need to urinate or needing to go far more often than feels normal.
These symptoms are common in women and men of all ages, but they are not a normal part of aging, and they do not have to limit your workouts, your sleep, or your confidence. At our River North clinic, every visit is a full hour, one on one with your physical therapist.
Bladder symptoms we commonly help with
- Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, jumping, or lifting (stress incontinence)
- Leakage with a sudden urge, or not making it to the bathroom in time (urge incontinence)
- A combination of both (mixed incontinence)
- Frequent urination during the day or waking at night to urinate
- Difficulty starting or fully emptying the bladder
- Dribbling after urination
- Bladder symptoms related to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, or menopause
- Leakage after prostate surgery
- Leakage that limits running, lifting, or high impact exercise
When to come in
If leakage, urgency, or frequent trips to the bathroom are changing how you exercise, sleep, or plan your day, it is worth getting evaluated. Mild or long standing symptoms respond well to treatment too.
What to expect at your first visit
Through a detailed pelvic floor assessment, your physical therapist will identify which muscles need strengthening, which need to relax, and how your bladder habits may be contributing. A pelvic floor exam may be part of your evaluation, but it is always discussed with you first and done only with your consent.
From there you will get practical strategies to manage symptoms right away, such as urge control techniques, bladder retraining, and adjustments to fluid and bathroom habits, along with a plan built for long term relief.
Related pelvic floor care
Leakage often starts during pregnancy, after delivery, or in perimenopause. Learn more about postpartum rehab and perimenopause physical therapy, or read our blog post explaining urinary incontinence.
Explore all of our pelvic floor physical therapy services at our River North clinic.
Ready to Book your Pelvic Floor Evaluation?
Pelvic floor symptoms are common, but they are not something you have to live with.
Work one on one with a physical therapist who takes the time to understand your symptoms, your history, and your goals. Every session is a full hour of dedicated care, and with Illinois direct access, you can get started without a referral.
Book your pelvic floor evaluation at our River North clinic today.