The Bathroom Key
Put an End to Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is an underdiagnosed and underreported condition with major economic and psychosocial effects on society. Women are more likely to experience it due to issues with the pelvic floor brought on by pregnancy and menopause. The Bathroom Key is a treatment plan for women to cure their own incontinence issues. It also allows women to identify with other women through the anecdotal stories that echo their feelings of isolation and embarrassment. Written in easy-to-understand language, the book is a genuine teaching tool, guiding the reader to a better understanding of her body and effective remedies.
Whereas in recent years some mention of the Kegel muscles and exercises have become common knowledge, this book is much more than just Kegels. By incorporating key elements of the physical therapy approach in this book, the reader will be encouraged to self-assess, modify behaviors, re-train her bladder, alter dietary habits, and practice a variety of exercises to self-treat and cure her incontinence. In most cases urinary incontinence is completely treatable with physical therapy. Women can regain bladder control, not have to take medications, throw away pads and regain their dignity.
The Bathroom Key Is:- Written in a "friend to friend" style that reveals the secrecy around urinary incontinence through real life stories of women dealing with the embarrassing and life-altering symptoms
- Advocates for PT as something that can radically help the problem
- Lists a variety of behavioral and practical exercises and allow people to self-treat at home (and also tells them when they need to see a physical therapist)
Chapter 2. Stress Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 3. Urge Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 4. Behavior Modification
Chapter 5. Women Affected by Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 6. Pelvic Floor Pain and Sexual Issues
Chapter 7. Incontinence and Depression
Chapter 8. Physical Therapy Cures Incontinence
Chapter 9. How Dry I Am... How Wet I'll Be... If I Don't Find... THE BATHROOM KEY...
Appendix I Self-Assessment Tool
Appendix II Resources to Find Specialists
Appendix III Bladder Diary Form

- Release Date: December 20, 2011
- Paperback / softback
- 304 Pages
- Trim Size: 6in x 9in
- Number of Illustrations: 5
- ISBN: 9781936303212
- eBook ISBN: 9781617050855