Oswego Health Launches Pelvic Floor Therapy to Address Urinary Incontinence

(Oswego, NY – August 28, 2024) Oswego Health is proud to announce the introduction of specialized pelvic floor therapy, designed to provide effective relief for individuals dealing with urinary incontinence. This common condition affects 1 in 4 women of all ages, and can be caused by various factors including weak pelvic floor muscles, nerve issues, hormonal changes, medications, and prostate problems.

Urinary incontinence can be a challenging and often embarrassing condition. It manifests in different forms such as stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence. Stress incontinence involves leakage due to pressure on the bladder, urge incontinence is characterized by a sudden and intense need to urinate, and mixed incontinence combines both types.

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help

Physical therapy offers a comprehensive approach to managing urinary incontinence. A skilled pelvic floor therapist, such as Liane Brown from Oswego Health, will develop a personalized treatment plan based on individual needs. This plan may include:

• Muscle Strengthening: Addressing weak pelvic floor muscles.
• Coordination Improvement: Enhancing muscle coordination.
• Lifestyle Adjustments: Modifying behavioral and lifestyle influences.

The therapy process involves an initial examination, tailored treatment, patient education, and a set of home exercises. Results may start to become noticeable after just a few sessions, but significant and sustained improvements generally require weeks or months of consistent effort. A long-term home treatment plan, coupled with periodic evaluations, can lead to lasting results.

Expert Insight

Liane Brown, the physical therapist leading this new service, emphasizes the importance of individualized care: "Pelvic floor therapy is a vital resource for those struggling with urinary incontinence. By focusing on the specific underlying factors contributing to the condition, we can create a targeted and effective treatment plan that offers real, lasting improvements."

Get Started

Consult your doctor for a referral, or contact Oswego Health directly to book an appointment and take the first step towards improved bladder health and quality of life, at 315-598-7500.

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About Oswego Health:  

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,400 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.  The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians, advanced practice providers, and caregivers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in the areas of orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics. For more information about Oswego Health visit www.oswegohealth.org.