PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins · Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS

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

·15 min·1 clip

Overflow incontinence involves leakage from an over-distended bladder, often linked to spinal cord injury, MS, or diabetes.

Physical therapist Kasey Rose provides a foundational guide for orthopedic PTs on urinary incontinence, breaking down its definition, global prevalence, relevant anatomy, and the five primary types: stress, urge, mixed, overflow, and functional. The episode focuses on differentiation and initial patient conversation rather than treatment, emphasizing when to refer to pelvic health specialists.

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