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Women's Services

Incontinence

Urinary incontinence, or uncontrolled loss/leaking of urine, can be one of the most troubling problems for women. While many women believe it is a normal part of having children or aging, there are safe and effective methods to treat it. Urinary incontinence should not make you reluctant to leave home, socialize, and enjoy the things you love to do.

There are multiple forms of incontinence that can occur with coughing, sneezing, or physical activity. Treatment can be quite different, depending on your age, so it's important to distinguish which type is present by visiting your primary care physician. Your physician may refer you to a specialist, such as a urologist, gynecologist, urogynecologist, urology nurse, or physical therapist.
At Culpeper Regional Hospital, we partner with a variety of physicians and practitioners to provide access to these specialties close to home, so you can receive the care you need and deserve without traveling long distances. To find a specialist, please call our physician referral line toll-free at (866) 693-DOCS (3627) or search our physician directory.

Physical Therapy Can Help

Our state-of-the-art physical therapy facilities in Culpeper and Madison offer a program designed to help manage incontinence and get you back to your normal routine.

One of our caring physical therapists will perform an examination and determine which of the following treatments will work best for you.

Pelvic muscle exercise to increase strength in the muscles near the bladder.
Bladder training to train your bladder to hold and release urine according to a timetable.
General exercise to improve overall muscle strength, endurance, and functional mobility.
Dietary education to help identify foods and beverages that may aggravate the bladder, such as caffeine and alcohol.
Electrical stimulations to increase muscle strength and decrease symptoms of bladder irritability.
Biofeedback to train the pelvic muscles to work more efficiently.

Please note: if your physician recommends physical therapy for treatment of incontinence, a referral is required.