Do certain types of overactive bladder benefit more from pelvic exercises?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Medicine

Pelvic muscle exercises can help bladder function and can improve mild to moderate levels of two types of incontinence:

• Urge incontinence, in which urine leaks because of strong, sudden urges to urinate.

• Stress incontinence, in which urine leaks due to movement or pressure, such as from running or coughing.

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