Bladder & Continence
Overactive Bladder & Urgency Incontinence
A sudden, hard-to-control urge to go — with or without leakage — can take over daily life. Physiotherapy may help.
- No referral required
- Evidence-based care
- Individual treatment
- Albany, WA
About this condition
What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder is a sudden, compelling urge to urinate that's hard to defer — often with frequency and waking overnight. When urine leaks with that urge, it's called urgency urinary incontinence. Treatment gently retrains the bladder–brain pattern rather than relying on drinking less or 'holding on'.
Signs & symptoms
You might notice…
- A sudden, urgent need to go
- Going to the toilet frequently
- Waking overnight to urinate
- Rushing to the toilet
- Leakage before you get there
- Urgency at the front door or with running water
- Going 'just in case'
Why it happens
Why it happens
- Bladder sensitivity and habit
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Constipation
- Menopause and hormonal changes
- High caffeine or fluid patterns
- Anxiety around bladder symptoms
How we help
How physiotherapy helps
Treatment settles urgency and rebuilds confidence — it's not about holding on for as long as possible.
Bladder retraining
Gradually extend the time between visits, comfortably.
Urge-suppression skills
Calm the urge instead of rushing to the toilet.
Pelvic floor rehab
Strengthen or relax the pelvic floor as needed.
Fluid & bowel habits
Practical changes that genuinely help your symptoms.
When to see your GP
See your GP if you also notice:
- Blood in your urine
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Pain or burning with urination
- Difficulty emptying your bladder
Get started
Ready to take the next step?
You don't have to plan your life around the nearest toilet.
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