Has your child ever come to you in the middle of the night after wetting the bed? Enuresis–more commonly known as bedwetting–is a common childhood condition, affecting 15% of 7-year-olds and 10% of 10-year-olds. To the surprise of many, it’s also a condition that can be treated with physical therapy or occupational therapy.
Enuresis refers to the repeated, involuntary loss of urine in children who have undergone potty training. Experts generally divide enuresis into two types, nocturnal (nighttime bedwetting) and diurnal (urinary incontinence during the day). Most children struggle with nocturnal enuresis.
Causes of enuresis can vary. Evidence suggests that genetics play a significant role in bedwetting, and the condition is likely linked to issues with the nervous system’s bladder control mechanism. Other conditions, such as constipation, sleep disorders, and small bladder capacity, are also potential causes.
In the past, many people believed bedwetting resulted from psychological disorders. We now understand that’s not the case, and enuresis’s causes are physiological. However, enuresis can be a significant source of psychological distress for children and their families, so seeking treatment is important.
When most people think of treating bedwetting, they don’t think of pelvic floor therapy. However, pelvic floor therapy at Integrity Rehab can play a role in helping you manage your child’s enuresis! Schedule an appointment with us to learn more.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
At our Copperas Cove, West Killeen and Harker Heights physical therapy clinics, we take an evidence-based approach to treatment, working to address issues at their source! There are several ways our physical and occupational therapists can help your child resolve enuresis, including the following:
- Provide exercises to strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles.
- Help your child develop healthy bladder habits
- Conduct bladder training exercises to increase the time between bathroom trips (this technique is especially useful if your child struggles with daytime enuresis).
- Address constipation issues, which in children often lead to bladder concerns.
- Help you manage a bedwetting alarm system, one of the most recommended treatments for bedwetting.
We understand that persistent bedwetting can be alarming for you and your child. Fortunately, treatment options are available! Our team will work with you and your child to find a solution.
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While bedwetting is common, especially in younger children, it isn’t an inevitable fact of life. Treatment is crucial to ensure your child’s self-esteem and emotional well-being are not negatively impacted by their condition.
Request an appointment today to learn more about pelvic floor therapy’s role in treating enuresis!
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