171. Demystifying Urinary Incontinence for Ortho PTs: Differentiating Between 5 Types

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In this PT Snacks episode, host Kasey introduces urinary incontinence for physical therapists and students, emphasizing its prevalence, quality-of-life impact, and the importance of reducing taboo. The episode defines urinary incontinence as involuntary urine leakage, reviews key anatomy and neural control, and explains five types: stress, urge, mixed, overflow, and functional incontinence. Kasey highlights distinguishing features, common associations, and prevalence examples. The discussion outlines basic next steps and general management concepts like stress tolerance training and bladder training.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:13 Why Incontinence Matters
01:40 Defining Urinary Incontinence
02:19 Key Anatomy Overview
04:00 Five Types Explained
04:14 Stress Incontinence Signs
05:34 Urge Incontinence Basics
06:49 Mixed Overflow Functional
08:30 What To Do Next
09:18 Assessment Bladder Diary
10:32 History And Risk Factors
11:20 Treatment Overview
11:59 Stress Vs Urgency Strategies
13:16 Key Takeaways And Support

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