For those who find themselves unable to manage their bladder, technology is now being used in the U.S. to help people to help people take control of the problem and thus reduce incidences of incontinence.
One person who has benefited is Yvonne De Los Santos, who had gone about her daily life for years without knowing she had a problem.
“I just thought, oh, I had an accident. I didn’t think to seek help,” Yvonne says.
Yvonne’s gynecologist eventually referred her to physical therapist Marlene Kuntz.
“Some women believe that this is normal. It is not normal to leak at any age,” Marlene says.
Marlene is using a bio-feedback method to help Yvonne strengthen her pelvic floor and to manage her incontinence.
“We have the woman connected via a sensor to a specialized computer and the computer is able to show them what their muscle is doing,” Marlene says.
The computer helps Yvonne know which muscles to contract. Marlene uses a series of computer graphics to help Yvonne visualize and pinpoint the muscles that control urine flow.
While this may not be the answer for everyone, it’s an option to be considered before medication or surgery.
Marlene says, “I think it gives women freedom, you know, to be able to do what they enjoy doing and don’t have to worry about getting to a bathroom.”
The therapy runs about 8 weeks and some patients have seen positive results as early as the 4th week
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