Types of Incontinence 

· Stress incontinence: leaking during increased intra-abdominal activities e.g. coughing, laughing, sneezing, jumping, lifting. 

· Urge incontinence: leaking when experiencing a sudden compelling desire to void.

Incontinence Assessments 

During your sessions, your physiotherapist would perform detailed assessment that includes: 

● Questions regarding triggers and volume of your incontinence . 

● Sensation bladder diary to monitor fluid intake and output. 

● Manual testing for pelvic floor muscle integrity, strength and asymmetry. ● Real-time ultrasound machine to test for bladder volume and ability to void completely. 

● Biofeedback machine to determine the exact strength of pelvic floor muscles.

● Post Electric Stimulation Biofeedback machine to reassess the pelvic floor muscle strength. 

Incontinence Treatments and Advice 

● Education on pelvic health and the cause of your incontinence 

● Listing of bladder irritants, including food and fluid to avoid 

● Biofeedback machine: to determine the exact strength of pelvic floor muscles

● Electric stimulation: to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles 

● Kegel exercises 

● Pelvic floor muscle educator 

*The parameter of the electric stimulation and the type of Kegel exercises suggested will depend on the type of incontinence experienced.