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Health Encyclopedia: Kegel Exercises, Bladder Incontinence Training
- Kegel Exercises, Bladder Incontinence Training
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- Introduction
- Stress Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overflow Incontinence
- Functional Incontinence
Behavioral Treatments
With the exception of functional incontinence, most cases of incontinence will almost always improve with behavioral techniques. There are a variety of methods, but the focus is usually on strengthening or retraining the bladder. Studies indicate that such exercises are very effective, even for men recovering from surgery for prostate cancer.
For incontinent patients who are in nursing rooms, regular reminders to urinate and checks for dryness may be needed to enhance bladder...
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