The first chapter in this course explains the physiology of normal bladder control. Participants will also learn the changes that occur in bladder physiology as a result of aging.

In Chapter Two, Dr. Neville describes the etiology of bladder control problems of urgency and incontinence.

Who is affected by bladder control problems? Chapter Three discusses the epidemiology of bladder control problems, especially in relation to rehabilitation populations.

In this chapter, participants will explore the impact of bladder control problems on rehabilitation outcomes.

The final chapter in this course describes how to identify bladder control problems in adults and elders.

This chapter will discuss the scope of bladder control problems and introduce a standard outcome measure that can be used to identify them in adults.

This chapter will explain the etiology of stress urinary incontinence, and differentiate stress urinary incontinence from other forms of incontinence.

This chapter will explain the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract and the pelvic floor.

This chapter will explain the exercise physiology of pelvic floor muscle training and its application to bladder control problems.

This chapter will describe a case study and outcomes of an elder woman experiencing stress UI.

The first chapter of this course describes the etiology of bladder control problems of urgency incontinence.

Bladder diaries help clinicians understand the bladder behaviors of patients with overactive bladder symptoms. In this chapter, Dr. Neville explains how to provide patient instructions for a bladder diary, as well as how to review and analyze the log.

In Chapter Three, Dr. Neville describes fluid management strategies for improving bladder control.

This chapter explains the neuromotor relationship between the bladder and the pelvic floor muscles.

In this chapter, participants will learn how to prescribe behavioral interventions for and teach strategies to inhibit urinary urgency.

In this chapter, Dr. Neville outlines parameters and protocols for the use of electrical stimulation in the treatment of bladder control problems.

This chapter presents a detailed case study of a real patient, focusing on symptom assessment and strategies for improving bladder control. Dr. Neville also demonstrates the placement of neuromuscular electrical stimulation electrodes and teaches correct potty posture.

In this chapter, we will describe etiology and symptoms of incomplete emptying and neurogenic bladder. In addition, associated symptoms and negative sequelae of incomplete bladder emptying will be covered.

In this chapter, we will describe the evaluation and assessment of incomplete bladder emptying. This will include post-void residual measurement and the keeping of a bladder log.

In this chapter, we will discuss how to implement interventions for improving bladder emptying in elders and cover symptoms of incomplete bladder emptying.

This chapter will include an interview with a patient as well as a question and answer discussion section.

This chapter will include a summary of relationship between dementia and incontinence as well as unique issues relating to management of incontinence in elders with dementia and an assessment of incontinence.

This chapter will be a continuation of unique issues surrounding incontinence. The relationship between dementia and incontinence.

This chapter will cover the impact of incontinence on caregivers and caregiver concerns relating to incontinence and bladder control. In addition, strategies to support caregivers and assessments of incontinence will be discussed.

This chapter will cover assessment and intervention of bladder control, which can include environmental adaptions, bladder logs pelvic floor muscle exercises and electrical stimulation.

This chapter will cover interventions including pelvic floor exercises.

This chapter will feature a discussion with a patient with incontinence.

This chapter will cover identifying urinary incontinence and bladder control impairments in elderly adults in senior living environments, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

This chapter will cover barriers to coordinated care and intervention for bladder control problems in senior living environments.

This chapter will cover strategies for promotion and integration of a culture of bladder control in senior living environments. These strategies include: staff education, ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration and a team approach to intervention.