Explore what pelvic floor dysfunction is in children and how we can help.
Pediatric Pelvic Health
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Dysfunction May Occur As:
Constipation
Pain with Pee/Poop
Leaking of Urine/Stool
Bedwetting
Frequent Bladder Infections
Frequent Urination
Urgency with Pee/Poop
Urinary Retention
Pain in the Abdominals, Hip
or Lower Back
Rectal Prolapse
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is Treated With Non-Invasive Techniques As a First Line of Treatment
Learning how the pelvic floor is involved and trained in children starts with education on anatomy and the child's own sensory system for peeing and pooping. We use pictures, books, models, playdough, potty schedules and charts to educate the parent and child on how their body is working.
Assessment of pelvic floor function in a child is examined through their movement as a whole, as well as specific palpation of muscles commonly affected with pelvic floor dysfunction. Our pediatric pelvic health PT, Dr, Kaleigh, observes patterns of muscular tension, weakness & coordination impairments through creative play. Palpation of common muscles include the abdominals, hamstrings, hips and glutes, feet and spine.
Treatment in pediatrics may look like:
Assessment of pelvic floor function in a child is examined through their movement as a whole, as well as specific palpation of muscles commonly affected with pelvic floor dysfunction. Our pediatric pelvic health PT, Dr, Kaleigh, observes patterns of muscular tension, weakness & coordination impairments through creative play. Palpation of common muscles include the abdominals, hamstrings, hips and glutes, feet and spine.
Treatment in pediatrics may look like:
- Playful (& functional!) strengthening
- Gross motor facilitation
- Balance training
- Breathwork re-coordination
- Postural re-education
- Flexible home programs
Dr. Kaleigh Mathis holds the highest level of pediatric pelvic health certification through Kids Bowel & Bladder Advanced Training. With this training, she does have the ability to perform internal assessments on children with complex bladder & bowel dysfunction. This will be thoroughly discussed with the child's caregiver and medical provider in these cases and treated as a last resort for resolution of complex bowel & bladder issues.
