Occupational Therapy

Pelvic Floor Therapy.

Bowel & Bladder Dysfunctions

At Monkey Mouths, we use pelvic floor therapy to treat and manage bowel and bladder dysfunctions. Our trained occupational therapists can assist in helping your child gain control of his or her bowel and bladder using the following techniques:

Biofeedback (treatment process that uses computer animation to measure, record, and display information directly from the patient’s body)
Behavior and diet modification
Establishment of voiding routine
Parent/caregiver education
Home education program
Coordination of care with pediatrician, urologist, and dietician

Common Conditions

Can my child benefit from pelvic floor therapy?

Common bowel and bladder conditions that can benefit from pelvic floor therapy are the following:

Continued potty accidents past age 6
Leaking urine
Bedwetting
Frequent urination or overactive bladder
Infrequent urination or underactive bladder
Constipation/diarrhea
Painful bowel movements
Over/underactive bowels
Excessive gas or abdominal bloating

Our Pelvic Floor Therapist.

Alena Samuels

Alena Samuels, OTR

Alena is a certified occupational therapist that has advanced training for the treatment of Pediatric Bowel and Bladder Disorders. She has chosen to specialize in pelvic floor therapy because although many may not know that pelvic floor therapy is available for children, there is a high need for this service. One of the great benefits for children and their families is being able to go through their daily routines without having to worry as much about their bowel/bladder concerns. Alena’s approach to pelvic floor therapy is helping children improve their autonomy and confidence so that they can effectively tackle their pelvic floor goals. Alena works in our Coppell location.

How Do I Get Started?

Obtain a physician prescription for occupational therapy. Patient may need to seek evaluation from a urologist prior to beginning services.
Schedule an evaluation at our Coppell location.