What Is Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Pediatric pelvic floor physiotherapy is a sub specialty of pelvic floor physiotherapy for treating children with pelvic floor dysfunctions. Assessing & treating children with pelvic floor problems is different than treating adults. No internal exam is required to treat children.
Treatment would be a combination of the following:
- Education for both child & parents
- Exercises
- Modalities including bio-feedback
When Do You Need To See A Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist For Your Child?
Your child can benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapist if he/she is suffering from any of the following conditions:
- Enuresis (night time incontinence)
- Daytime urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Giggle incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Constipation
- Voiding postponement
- Vaginal reflux