#50: Urinary Incontinence 101

Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast!  

I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!

For the very first episode this 2025, I will be sharing with you all about Urinary Incontinence: what it is, the types, the causes, and other basic information that can help you understand more about this condition. Also, I will be sharing different treatment options you can consider as well as the role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in relation to improving your symptoms. 

I wanted to talk about Urinary Incontinence because I want you to be able to pinpoint or at least have a guide on what are common and what are not when it comes to your health! Further, after this podcast, I hope you know that although some urinary incontinence symptoms are common, it does not mean that they are a normal part of aging. So please, talk to your provider and advocate for yourself this 2025!

Let’s discuss:

• Introduction
• Defining Urinary Incontinence
• Types of Urinary Incontinence
• Causes of Incontinence
• Addressing Misconceptions
• Lifestyle Modifications for Treatment
• Importance of Comprehensive Assessments
• The Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
• Discussion on Antibiotics and Misdiagnosed UTIs
• Conclusion

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