Urinary Incontinence Treatment in St. Petersburg, FL
Leaking urine is common — but it is not normal, and it is not something you simply have to accept. Whether you leak when you sneeze, laugh, jump, or run, or you feel sudden urgent urges to use the bathroom that you can't always control, pelvic floor physical therapy can help. At The HOPE Doctors, we treat urinary incontinence every single day and see real, lasting results.
What Is It?
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine. There are several types: stress incontinence (leaking with physical exertion or pressure like coughing, sneezing, or jumping), urge incontinence (a sudden, intense urge followed by leaking before you reach the bathroom), and mixed incontinence (a combination of both). All three types respond well to pelvic floor physical therapy when the underlying cause is properly identified and addressed.
Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
• • Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or jump
• Leaking during exercise, running, or high-impact activity
• A sudden, strong urge to urinate that's hard to control
• Leaking before you reach the bathroom
• Frequent urination (more than 7–8 times per day)
• Waking up multiple times at night to urinate
• Avoiding activities, social situations, or exercise due to leaking
How We Can Help:
At The HOPE Doctors, we don't just teach Kegels. We identify why your pelvic floor isn't functioning the way it should — whether that's weakness, tightness, poor coordination, breathing mechanics, posture, or nervous system dysregulation. Your treatment plan addresses the root cause, not just the symptom. We work with you on bladder retraining, pelvic floor strengthening and coordination, urgency management strategies, movement mechanics, and lifestyle factors that affect bladder health.
What to Expect at your first session:
• • Comprehensive 90-minute first session with full pelvic floor assessment
• Identification of your specific incontinence type and root cause
• Pelvic floor muscle coordination and strength training
• Bladder retraining strategies and urgency management techniques
• Guidance on fluid intake, bladder irritants, and daily habits
• A program to get you back to running, jumping, and living fully
Frequently Asked Questions:
Isn't leaking just normal after having a baby?
Leaking is common after childbirth, but it is not something you have to live with forever. Pelvic floor PT is highly effective for postpartum incontinence — often resolving it completely.
Will I just be doing Kegels?
No. In fact, for some women, Kegels can make things worse. We assess whether your pelvic floor is weak, tight, or uncoordinated and build a program based on what you actually need.
How quickly will I see results?
Many clients notice meaningful improvement within 4–6 sessions, though this varies. The sooner you start, the sooner you'll see change.