Regaining Control: Pelvic Floor Therapy for Incontinence After Stroke

About this episode

This episode discusses pelvic floor therapy for treating incontinence after stroke, featuring insights from therapist Lisa Cecil.

Regaining Control: Pelvic Floor Therapy for Incontinence After Stroke Incontinence after stroke is common — but highly treatable. In this episode, Lisa Cecil, P.T., DPT, pelvic floor therapist, discusses why bladder and bowel changes happen after stroke and how pelvic floor therapy can help restore control, comfort and confidence. This podcast covers: How stroke impacts bladder and bowel function What pelvic floor therapy looks like for stroke survivors Techniques that improve urgency, leakage and incomplete emptying How therapy boosts independence and quality of life Practical exercises and habits you can safely start at home Tune in for empowering, stigma-free guidance to help survivors and caregivers navigate one of the most overlooked parts of stroke recovery. Want more inspiring stories and real-life resources? Subscribe and share "Stronger After Stroke" with someone who needs a little extra support navigating life after stroke. For more support, view our programs available online and in person through Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers: https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/patient-resources/resource-center/ If you enjoyed this…

People in this episode

Guest: Lisa Cecil

Topics covered

• pelvic floor therapy
• incontinence after stroke
• bladder and bowel function
• stroke recovery
• independence and quality of life

Keywords

• pelvic floor therapy
• incontinence
• stroke recovery
• bladder function
• bowel function
• therapy techniques
• independence
• quality of life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Norton Neuroscience Comprehensive Stroke Center and Resource Center, Norton Healthcare, Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers

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