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Different Types of Urinary Incontinence

There are different types of urinary incontinence with symptoms such as bladder leakage, overactive bladder, trouble or difficulty voiding, and trouble or difficulty emptying bladder fully

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Symptoms reported or associated with this diagnosis include, but are not limited to: feeling “heaviness or pressure” in the abdomen or pelvis; a “falling out” feeling; “bulging” in or outside the vagina…

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Pain with Sex

Pain limiting sexual function is common among individuals with vaginas, meaning you are not alone if you have been diagnosed with this condition or have symptoms related to this diagnosis; however, you should know that unwanted pain with sex is never normal, even if it is common.

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Coccyx Pain

Coccyx pain and pain with sitting are common impairments, especially among those that are sedentary or sit at a desk for long periods of time as well as individuals with a history of falling onto their buttock.

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Back Pain

Back pain with walking, bending, lifting and prolonged sitting may not be due to impairments in your back. Your symptoms could be referring from your pelvic floor or hip impairments.

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Bowel Dysfunction

Fecal incontinence, bowel leakage, anal incontinence, fecal urgency, chronic constipation and bowel frequency can all be treated with pelvic floor therapy.

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Hip Pain

Hip pain with sitting or pain in your hip when you walk or lift objects may be treated by your local pelvic floor therapist. Hip pain may not be due to hip impairments. Your symptoms could be referring from your pelvic floor and/or your low back.

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