Children over the age of 7 should have the same bladder habits as adults.

Pediatric incontinence refers to:

• Loss of urine beyond the child’s control with difficulty obtaining potty training goals

• Loss of urine beyond the child’s control after completing potty training

• Bedwetting

• For teenagers and older children this could refer to stress incontinence, incontinence with exercise activities, incontinence after an abdominal or pelvic surgery, or return of passive incontinence at night (bedwetting).

Children and teens can experience many of the same bladder symptoms as adults. Treatment and education typically requires similar exercises with parent and child education and teaching for home exercise programs. Behavioral modification and education is an important part of progress for pediatric incontinence.

Special note: All pediatric sessions must have a parent or guardian present.