Rooted in a deep understanding of physical health, this guide offers a range of treatments and exercises designed to help those who suffer from incontinence achieve greater freedom and more confident lifestyles. Utilizing important new research, this practical guide encourages incontinence victims to engage in a vigorous routine of physical activity designed to increase circulation and muscular control of the abdominal and pelvic region. Building on that base of good physical health, patients are then emboldened to make the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve lasting relief from the stigma associated with incontinence.
Author(s): Peter Dornan
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 132
Title page......Page 3
Contents......Page 7
Figures......Page 9
Acknowledgments......Page 10
Glossary......Page 12
Introduction......Page 17
Part I Anatomy and physiology: The bladder and the lower urinary tract......Page 31
1 How it all works......Page 33
Part II Incontinence: Cause and treatments......Page 47
2 What causes incontinence?......Page 49
3 Conventional treatments for stress incontinence......Page 55
Part III Behavioural intervention: A new and physical approach......Page 65
4 A new approach: Taking control......Page 67
5 Urge incontinence and bladder training......Page 81
Part IV Cancer and incontinence: The psychological and social effects......Page 89
6 Dealing with the demons: Cancer, depression and beyond......Page 91
7 Erectile dysfunction: The meaning of manhood......Page 102
Appendix: Pilot study results......Page 115
Bibliography......Page 119
Index......Page 123
