Incontinence Treatment
Stop Letting Leaks Control Your Life
Expert treatment for stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence—so you can sneeze, laugh, and exercise without worry.
The #1 Reason Women Seek Pelvic Floor PT
Leaking When You Cough, Sneeze, Run, or Jump?
You leak when you sneeze. You cross your legs when you laugh. You've given up running, jumping on the trampoline with your kids, or doing box jumps at the gym because you're afraid of an accident.
This is stress urinary incontinence—the most common pelvic floor condition we treat. And it's one of the most successfully treatable.
Stress incontinence happens when your pelvic floor muscles can't respond quickly enough to sudden pressure from coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or lifting. It's extremely common after pregnancy and delivery, but it also affects women during menopause and with aging.
Research shows that 70-80% of women with stress incontinence see significant improvement with pelvic floor PT. Many become completely leak-free. Dr. Danaya has helped hundreds of women return to the activities they'd given up—running, jumping, trampolining with their kids, even just sneezing without fear.
We also treat urge incontinence (sudden urgency with accidents), mixed incontinence, and postpartum leaking. If your primary issue is bladder urgency, frequency, or pain rather than leaking, our bladder pain & urgency program may be a better fit.
Types of Incontinence
What Kind of Leaking Are You Experiencing?
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, running, or lifting heavy objects. Caused by weak or poorly coordinated pelvic floor muscles that can't respond quickly to increased abdominal pressure. Most common type after pregnancy.
Learn about postpartum recovery →Urge Incontinence
Sudden, intense urge to urinate with little warning—often can't make it to the bathroom in time. May involve frequent bathroom trips (more than 8 times per day) or waking multiple times at night. Often involves overactive bladder muscles.
Mixed Incontinence
Combination of stress and urge incontinence—leaking with activity AND having sudden urges with accidents. Very common and requires addressing both pelvic floor weakness and bladder habits.
Postpartum Incontinence
Leaking that developed during or after pregnancy. May include stress incontinence from weakened pelvic floor, urgency from bladder changes, or difficulty fully emptying the bladder. Highly responsive to PT.
Learn about postpartum recovery →Frequency & Urgency
Needing to urinate more than 8 times per day, waking at night to urinate, or feeling like you always need to know where the nearest bathroom is. Can occur without actual leaking but significantly impacts quality of life.
Learn about bladder pain & urgency →Functional Incontinence
Accidents that occur because you can't physically get to the bathroom in time due to pain, mobility issues, or other factors—not because your bladder control is impaired. PT can address underlying movement limitations.
How PT Works
Treating Incontinence Without Surgery or Medication
Most women are told to “just do Kegels” for incontinence. Kegels can be very effective—the research supports them for urethral sphincter weakness—but they’re one tool, not the whole solution. And if your pelvic floor is already too tight, Kegels can make things worse. The first step is figuring out which of the three causes is driving YOUR leaking.
Treatment Includes:
- Pelvic Floor Assessment: Determining if muscles are weak, overactive, or poorly coordinated (different problems require different solutions)
- Proper Kegel Technique: Learning to activate the RIGHT muscles in the RIGHT way (most women do Kegels incorrectly)
- Functional Training: Teaching your pelvic floor to respond quickly during activities like coughing, jumping, or running
- Bladder Retraining: For urge incontinence, strategies to retrain your bladder and reduce urgency
- Core Strengthening: Building deep core support to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor
- Breathing Strategies: Using breath to support the pelvic floor during activities
- Lifestyle Modifications: Dietary triggers, fluid management, bathroom habits that support bladder health
- Return to Activity: Progressive plan to safely return to running, jumping, and high-impact exercise
Success Rates
Research shows that 70–80% of women with stress urinary incontinence see significant improvement with pelvic floor PT. Many become completely leak-free. But here’s what most people don’t know: there are actually three different causes of stress incontinence—urethral sphincter weakness, levator ani weakness, and fascial defect—and each one requires a different treatment. That’s why a proper assessment matters more than generic exercises.
Most patients see improvement within 6–10 sessions. Some notice changes as early as 3–4 sessions. Consistency with home exercises between appointments accelerates progress.
Patient Stories
What Patients Say
“A muscle strain caused some pelvic floor and urinary issues. Dr. Danaya was wonderful. She was a great listener, very thoughtful and approached the problem from a holistic view. She was compassionate and super competent. I highly recommend Dr. Danaya.”
— Brittany Prince — Pelvic Floor & Urinary Issues
*Reviews reflect Dr. Danaya’s work at her previous Utah Valley practice
Common Questions
What You Need to Know
I've had incontinence for years. Is it too late for PT to help?
No! PT can help even if you've had leaking for decades. The pelvic floor can rebuild strength and coordination at any age. Dr. Danaya has successfully treated women in their 20s, 40s, 60s, and beyond.
I've tried Kegels and they didn't work. What makes PT different?
Most women do Kegels incorrectly—using the wrong muscles, holding breath, or doing them when their pelvic floor is already too tight. PT involves proper assessment, correct technique, and addressing the whole system—not just one exercise.
Will I be able to run without leaking again?
Very likely, yes. Many runners with stress incontinence return to completely leak-free running with proper PT. Dr. Danaya specializes in return-to-running programs for postpartum athletes.
Do I need surgery, or should I try PT first?
Guidelines recommend trying pelvic floor PT BEFORE considering surgery for incontinence. PT is non-invasive, has no side effects, and is highly effective. If PT doesn't help, surgery remains an option—but many women avoid surgery entirely by doing PT.
How long will it take to see results?
Most women notice some improvement within 4-6 sessions. Significant reduction in leaking typically occurs around 8-10 sessions. Full resolution may take 12-15 sessions, depending on severity and consistency with home exercises.
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