The Bathroom Key: Put an End to Incontinence

by Kathryn Kassai PT CES, Kim Perelli

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.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published December 20, 2011

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, let's be real; you have a few kids and then you can't jump on the trampoline much anymore because you might pee your pants a little. AmIRight? I looked into this book knowing that both my grandmother and my mother have experienced prolapse; I am interested in non-surgical ways to re-build my pelvic floor muscles so I am not faced with a similar situation down the road. Enter kegels and pilates; this book had a lot of information and I did not read it cover to cover (as it mentions many forms of incontinence, so most people can skip parts of the book) but I appreciated what I read and thought the information presented was worthwhile.

[Suzanne Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is impossible to rate a book like this. The material in the book is important and clearly presented, but no one is expecting literary language or creativity. I have seen immediate results simply after gaining an understanding of how the mind and the bladder interact. Every woman should read this book.

[Debbie]

I checked this book out of the library and didn't get it finished before I had to return it. It's chocked full of information, I didn't get through it all.
I'll return it and check it out again.

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers a lot of ground with very practical suggestions.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful & informative. Realistic.