Bladder And Bowel Issues For Kids: A Handy Guide for Kids Ages 4-12

by Janet A. Hulme

Childhood bladder and bowel dysfunction can be a major medical problem. This unique book educates children 4-12 years old who are experiencing functional bladder or bowel problems through an illustrated story about Bobby Bladder and Carrie Colon. It also provides parents and clinicians with information about childhood bladder and bowel dysfunction patterns and appropriate goal directed interventions for these voiding dysfunctions. Children can experience control and success, often for the first time.

91 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2003

About the author

Janet A. Hulme M.A., P.T. has been a practicing physical therapist, professor, researcher, author and lecturer for over 30 years. Her work has had a major impact in the fields of incontinence and women's health. She has extensive involvement with chronic pain, bowel & bladder health, childbirth education, biofeedback, women's health clinics and entrepreneurship. Janet brings an empowering whole person approach to all her work. When not traveling & teaching she lives in Montana in a log house built in the 1800's next to a wilderness area.

Reviews

[Teddee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has a 4-12 yo children's story about constipation, leaks and toileting. For adults, there is a very concise description of the bladder, bowel and pelvic muscle system, followed by some intriguing physical therapy exercises. Most are easy for 4+ yo kids, some creativity will be required to figure out how to do those exercises with younger kids. Both the strength and weakness of this book is its brevity. There is no explanation, for example, of the specific pathways or mechanisms that are targeted by each physical therapy exercise.