Improving Quality of Life for Incontinence Sufferers
Lakeport, Calif. March 10, 2009
Sutter Lakeside Hospital offers a treatment program for individuals who experience urinary incontinence. The program is now in its 3rd year with services provided through the Rehabilitation Services Department.
Incontinence is the loss of urinary control and affects people of all ages. Impairment of the pelvic floor muscles can result in leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, or lifting objects. Most sufferers are too embarrassed to seek help, but in most cases the pelvic floor can be rehabilitated and function restored. Frequently cited reasons for not seeking treatment are a belief that incontinence is a normal part of aging or an inevitable result of vaginal childbirth.
This program is an effective treatment option for prostatitis, prostatectomy, pregnancy and postpartum, menopause, aging and elderly, MS, Parkinsons, and CVA.
Individuals who have experienced leaking of urine are reporting a reduction or total elimination of leaking, on average, within 3-5 visits at Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s Continence program. Some of these people report a 10-year history of leaking. The program components are simple and practical for individuals of all ages and include lifestyle education, pelvic floor strengthening, breathing exercises and biofeedback.
If you suffer from incontinence or know someone who does, please contact your doctor for a referral. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation department at 262-5090.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is a full service community based, not-for-profit hospital serving the healthcare needs of residents of Lake County and surrounding communities. Our beautifully landscaped campus houses medical-surgical beds, a Family Birthing Center, an intensive care unit, a surgical center and a Level IV trauma center / emergency department. We offer a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services and enjoy high marks in patient, staff and physician satisfaction.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital was awarded the prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Award by the Leapfrog organization and is the most preferred hospital in the Lake County region according to community surveys. Sutter Lakeside also won the Gold Ribbon for Family Favorite Readers Choice Award from Family Life Magazine and Best Idea for the Wellness Foundation and Center from the STARS of Lake County community awards. Combining skilled and compassionate physicians and staff, and state-of-the-art technology Sutter Lakeside sets new standards in quality care for our area.
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