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Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (43)

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@edinmaryland

Thanks again,. I am using diapers at night and I do three sets of Kegels every day. I guess part of my issue is that this is new to me and I had hoped for quicker progress. I still want to learn from others that are ahead of me, I certainly want a good plan. I am now seeing a specialized PT every week , She advised me to work on form and not so much strength at least for the first few weeks that she and I are working together on this. Stress incontinence ruins my bladder training. If I go for a walk every step I take, I leak which means my bladder stays close to empty. When i do the slightest thing like get out of a chair sometimes just roll over, I have stress incontinence. I am just a month out from the surgery and 2 1/2 weeks past catheter removal but I sure want to put this stage behind me as soon as I can
I appreciate any feedback and advice

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Your pelvic floor therapist nailed it: learn to do them properly before doing them, because improper kegels can cause problems. And one of the most important things is the release, if you don't release then you aren't training anything. I presume your therapist has had you engage and release with a digital exam (finger in the bum)?