The GROW program is a specialized Beaumont Children's physical therapy program
for children ages 5 to 17. It is designed to decrease or even eliminate
conditions of constipation and urinary or bowel leakage. The GROW
program offers confidence, convenience and hope to families dealing with
these issues.
Our therapists specialize in the treatment of children with pelvic
floor dysfunction leading to bladder or bowel problems. We use the
latest research and evidence-based treatments to compassionately address
each family's individual concerns and symptoms. And we communicate with
your child's primary care physician to ensure seamless complete care.
Our highly trained pelvic floor physical therapists
are experienced and licensed by the state of Michigan. We are active in
national and international research programs and medical associations.
GROW is offered at Beaumont outpatient facilities in several
communities throughout the region, including Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak,
St. Clair Shores and West Bloomfield. We offer flexible, convenient
appointment times to accommodate busy families.
Bowel and/or bladder dysfunction is not ever a normal part of life.
There is hope. Our therapists are trained to evaluate each child
individually to determine the reason for the dysfunction. An
individualized, age appropriate program will be developed to address all
contributing factors. The program will include both the child and the
family. Specially trained pediatric social workers are available for
child or family support if needed.
What causes pelvic floor dysfunction?
Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a main contributor to urinary and
bowel problems. Many different factors may cause muscle dysfunction,
including:
- habitual holding patterns
- constipation
- dietary considerations
- decreased pelvic floor strength
- increased pelvic floor muscle tightness
- genetics
- lack of pelvic floor muscle coordination
- neuropsychiatric disorders (ADD/ADHD)
The Beaumont GROW Program may be able to help if your child is experiencing:
- stress urinary incontinence - leaking with coughing, laughing, sneezing, or any time your child doesn't mean to go
- frequency - increased or decreased voiding frequency
- urgency - "gotta go" feeling
- urge incontinence - leaking with a strong urge
- bowel leakage or bowel staining
- constipation
- incomplete emptying of the bowel or bladder
Talk to your doctor and ask for a referral to the Beaumont
GROW Program at Beaumont pelvic floor physical therapy. There is hope.