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How to: Getting into shape

How to: Getting into shape

Table of content Q c × How to: Getting into shapeStart slowlyStay SafeBody Stockings for Children with IncontinenceIf exercising is difficult with incontinence How to: Getting into shape One of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to get fit and lose...
Top Tips for Bladder and Bowel Health

Top Tips for Bladder and Bowel Health

Table of content Q c × Top Tips for Bladder and Bowel Health1. Drink your way to a healthy bladder2. Eat for bowel health3. Keep active4. Take care of your pelvic floor Top Tips for Bladder and Bowel Health 1. Drink your way to a healthy bladder Drinking well is...
How many Australians live with incontinence?

How many Australians live with incontinence?

Table of content Q c × How many Australians are living with incontinence?Management tips for living with incontinence How many Australians are living with incontinence? Research tells us that 3.8 million Australians are living with incontinence at some level....
An Introduction To Drainage Bags

An Introduction To Drainage Bags

An Introduction to Drainage Bags When using an indwelling catheter or condom drainage, it is important to have an appropriate collecting system. There are different types of drainage bags that can be either body worn or free standing but must be kept below the level...
Faecal Incontinence

Faecal Incontinence

Table of content Q c × Faecal IncontinenceThere are several causes of faecal incontinence:Everyone with faecal incontinence should have a comprehensive assessment. The following health care professionals are available for advice:Handy tips to help individuals...
General Continence Tips and Hints

General Continence Tips and Hints

Table of content Q c × General Continence Tips and HintsKeep fluid intake high to reduce incontinenceEat a high fibre diet to reduce incontinenceRegular physical activity to reduce incontinenceGood toilet habits help reduce incontinence General Continence Tips...