It often begins with a few drops of urine leaking while laughing, sneezing, or coughing.<\/strong> In more advanced stages, urine may escape during almost any movement, without the person even feeling the urge to urinate.<\/p>\n Bladder weakness<\/strong> can also present as a sudden, strong, and\/or very frequent urge to urinate. The psychological burden of urinary and fecal incontinence is significant.<\/p>\n Incontinence remains a taboo topic \u2013 yet urinary incontinence is a common condition in older adults, affecting both women and men.<\/strong><\/p>\n But staying silent doesn\u2019t help: taking action is key to regaining quality of life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Marcel Haas” job_title=”Lecturer in Anatomy at the St. Gallen Medical School (sgmf)” portrait_url=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Marcel-Haas-300×300.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”178px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00abThe ability to control elimination depends on a healthy pelvic floor.\u00bb<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Incontinence can have many causes.<\/strong> Common risk factors<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n advancing age<\/p>\n<\/li>\n being overweight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n heavy physical work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n congenital weakness in connective tissue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For women<\/strong>, pregnancy and especially vaginal childbirth<\/strong> place additional strain on the pelvic floor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These factors can weaken or damage the pelvic floor muscles<\/strong>, which play a key role in the control of bladder and bowel function<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Although men<\/strong> are often affected later in life<\/strong>, by the age of 75<\/strong>, incontinence becomes just as common in men as in women.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”21892,21889″ posts_number=”2″ show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” caption_font=”||||||||” caption_font_size=”12px” caption_letter_spacing=”8px” caption_line_height=”14px” pagination_font_size=”14px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What are the psychological effects of incontinence? Thoughts increasingly revolve around one central question: Will I reach the next toilet in time?<\/em><\/p>\n Wearing incontinence products like pads often leads to feelings of shame<\/strong>, frustration<\/strong>, and low mood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As a result, social contacts<\/strong>, hobbies<\/strong>, everyday activities<\/strong>, physical movement<\/strong>, leisure pursuits<\/strong>, and even sexual intimacy<\/strong> may suffer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/beckenbodentherapie_physio-scaled.jpg” alt=”beckenbodentherapie physiotherapeut erkl\u00e4rt beckenboden” title_text=”beckenbodentherapie_physio” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You are not alone, and there is hope.<\/strong> If you’re experiencing bladder or bowel control problems, you’re among millions of adults who face this common challenge. Many people over 50 deal with incontinence, yet too often suffer in silence.<\/p>\n Incontinence is not something you have to live with.<\/strong> While it may feel embarrassing to discuss, speaking with your doctor is the first step toward regaining control and improving your quality of life.<\/p>\n There are several types of incontinence, and effective treatments are available for each:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the most effective treatments is pelvic floor physical therapy<\/strong>. This specialized therapy helps you:<\/p>\n Pelvic floor therapy is offered by trained therapists and is often tailored to your specific symptoms and needs. You can find qualified professionals through national physiotherapy associations.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Alongside guided therapy, many clinics and individuals now rely on supportive tools that make pelvic floor training easier to continue at home. One such device is the Al<\/strong>onea PelvicTool<\/strong><\/a><\/u> \u2013 a non-invasive, user-friendly training aid that is already in use by physiotherapists and pelvic health specialists.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Gabriele Freiburg” job_title=”state-certified physiotherapist, Head of Physical Therapy at Sauerlandklinik Hachen, pelvic floor course instructor following the BEBO\u00ae concept, sectoral non-medical practitioner for physiotherapy” company_name=”Sauerlandklinik Hachen, Germany” url=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/de\/beckenbodentraining-physiotherapie\/” url_new_window=”on” portrait_url=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Physiotherapeutin-e1737816964936.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”178px” custom_margin=”26px||||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/de\/beckenbodentraining-physiotherapie\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00abDepending on the deficit, results can be observed on the PelvicTool, as reported by patients, after just two to four sessions.\u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”PelvicTool \u2013 for awareness, control & strength of your pelvic floor” button_url=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/en\/shop\/” button_text=”shop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Lato||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”23px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”#009ca8″ button_text_color=”#009ca8″ width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjE1MDQifX0=@” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-aa8b8771-283b-4060-ade2-0f6eed7fcdae%22:%91%93}” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” title__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” title__hover=”Strengthens your pelvic floor: PelvicTool Home & Sport”]<\/p>\n Simple and effective pelvic floor training.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_font_size=”19px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Many people cannot feel their pelvic floor muscles and struggle to consciously control these important muscles. This is where biofeedback training<\/strong> with the PelvicTool by Alonea<\/strong><\/a> <\/u>can make a real difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video_slider show_image_overlay=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||50px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/5A1S5sSc3Vc?si=kHHFV5RQ64Tz_xqc” image_src=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beckenbodentrainer_Frau_1500-x-1000.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”on”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/0Ps9c2ODEP0?si=ZGxS_hFRPj9Io0f7″ image_src=”https:\/\/alonea.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beckenbodentrainer_Mann_1500x1000.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”on”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][\/et_pb_video_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_font_size=”19px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The device uses proven biofeedback technology to make your body’s responses visible through your smartphone or tablet. When performing the exercises, you may gain a better sense of how your pelvic floor is responding.<\/p>\n Simple and comfortable training:<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat causes incontinence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Incontinence means loss of control<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Pelvic floor therapy: a proven first step<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How does the PelvicTool work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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