In this episode, I’ll discuss the first line treatment for urgency urinary incontinence or overactive bladder. For more information about pelvic floor muscle strengthening without a PT, check out this 2018 Cochrane Review by Dumoulin at:  https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005654.pub4If you need instructions on how to kegel (or contract your pelvic floor): look here:https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Pelvic_Floor_Exercises_RV2-1.pdf  ORhttps://www.voicesforpfd.org/assets/2/6/Bladder_Training.pdfIf you need help finding a pelvic floor physical therapist, here is a PT finder:https://www.voicesforpfd.org/find-a-provider/The different ways to strengthen your pelvic floor include:KegelsKegel weightsPeritrainersWorking with an athletic trainer, online PT or groups classesPelvic floor physical therapyMuscle stimulators that use e-stim or a magnetic wave If you need help choosing a way to strengthen your pelvic floor, I have a masterclass available on my website. https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/masterclass/Check out this bladder diary here: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Bladder_Diary-5.pdfCheck out more information on bladder training here: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Bladder_Training_RV2.pdfMore information on bladder irritants here: https://nafc.org/diet-and-exercise/?utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=ManageCondition&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=DietExercise&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=bladder%20irritants&utm_content=421279241449&utm_campaign=&gclid=CjwKCAiAxP2eBhBiEiwA5puhNZwAEG--W9mw3MdFhcctNEOSfBvzQc31QnDcUFFqs2VZaieinQgozhoCRWsQAvD_BwE 

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