Bladder Leaks & Incontinence Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Stop planning your life around the nearest bathroom.
Leaking urine is common, but it is not something you simply have to live with. Whether you leak when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, lift your child, or feel a sudden urge to get to the bathroom, pelvic floor physical therapy can help. Many people are surprised to learn that bladder leaks are often treatable.
The Healthy Pelvis provides personalized, in-home pelvic floor physical therapy for bladder leaks and incontinence in Elmhurst and surrounding communities including Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Lombard, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, Glen Ellyn, and Villa Park.
Is This You?
Pelvic floor therapy may help if you are experiencing:
Leaking when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or jump
Leaking during exercise
Wearing pads “just in case”
Avoiding workouts because of bladder leaks
Feeling a sudden, strong urge to pee
Rushing to the bathroom
Going to the bathroom more often than you want
Leaking on the way to the bathroom
Waking up at night to urinate
Feeling embarrassed or frustrated by bladder symptoms
Mapping out every bathroom before leaving home
You deserve to feel confident leaving the house, exercising, laughing, and living your life without constantly worrying about leaks.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
Bladder leaks and urinary urgency are often related to how the pelvic floor muscles, core muscles, breathing patterns, and bladder work together. Pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on identifying the root cause of your symptoms and creating a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment may include education, pelvic floor muscle training, bladder retraining, breathing techniques, lifestyle modifications, mobility work, and exercises designed to improve coordination, strength, and control.
Many patients are surprised to learn that bladder leaks are not always caused by weakness. In some cases, the pelvic floor muscles may be overactive, tense, or not coordinating properly. A thorough evaluation helps identify the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Learn how to properly contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles to improve support, control, and bladder function.
Bladder Retraining
Reduce urgency and frequency by teaching the bladder healthier habits and improving communication between the bladder and brain.
Core & Breathing Coordination
Your pelvic floor works closely with your diaphragm and abdominal muscles. Improving this coordination can help reduce pressure on the bladder and improve symptom control.
Return to Exercise
Whether your goal is walking, running, strength training, or keeping up with your family, treatment is designed to help you return to activity with confidence.
Types of Incontinence We Treat
Not all bladder leaks are the same. Understanding the type of incontinence you are experiencing can help determine the most effective treatment approach.
Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence occurs when urine leaks during activities that increase pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, lifting, or jumping.
Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence involves a sudden, strong urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. Some people leak before they can reach the bathroom in time.
Mixed Incontinence
Mixed incontinence is a combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Many people experience symptoms of both.
Frequency & Urgency
Some individuals do not experience leaks but find themselves constantly searching for bathrooms, urinating frequently throughout the day, or waking multiple times at night to urinate.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help address all of these conditions by improving muscle coordination, bladder habits, strength, mobility, and overall pelvic health.
Why Patients Love In-Home Visits
Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, work, family responsibilities, and everyday life can make it difficult to prioritize your own health. In-home pelvic floor physical therapy removes many of the barriers that prevent people from getting the care they need.
Instead of driving across town, sitting in a waiting room, and rushing to an appointment, you can receive expert one-on-one care in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Patients often appreciate:
No waiting rooms
No stressful commute
No packing up children for appointments
Flexible scheduling
One-on-one treatment sessions
Care in a comfortable environment
Personalized treatment plans
More time focused on your goals
Many patients find that receiving treatment in their own home makes it easier to stay consistent with care and focus on recovery without the added stress of traveling to a clinic.
Why Choose The Healthy Pelvis
Choosing the right pelvic floor physical therapist is important. At The Healthy Pelvis, every visit is one-on-one and focused entirely on your goals, concerns, and recovery.
Melissa Scholl, PT, DPT has nearly 20 years of physical therapy experience and specializes in helping individuals overcome pelvic floor dysfunction through personalized, evidence-based care.
Treatment plans are designed around your specific symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, helping you feel supported every step of the way.
One-on-one care
In-home convenience
BCBS PPO in-network
Personalized treatment plans
Nearly 20 years of experience
Flexible scheduling
You Don’t Have to Live With Leaks
Bladder leaks may be common, but they are not a normal part of everyday life. With the right treatment plan, many people experience significant improvements in bladder control, confidence, and quality of life.
Whether your symptoms started recently or have been affecting you for years, pelvic floor physical therapy can help you regain confidence and get back to doing the things you love.
Take the first step toward feeling more comfortable, confident, and in control.
Serving Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Lombard, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, Glen Ellyn, Villa Park, and surrounding communities.