Helping Children Overcome Pelvic Floor Challenges

At Patterson Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping children overcome pelvic floor challenges and improve bladder and bowel function. Most commercial insurance plans do not require a referral. For TennCare insurance, a referral from your doctor is required.

Is Your Child Struggling With:



• Constipation
• Incomplete emptying
• Fecal leakage
• Urinary frequency
• Pain in the tummy
• Bedwetting
• Hesitancy

7 Rules for Potty Training Success:

1. Poops plenty of mushy stool – daily before training starts.
2. Faces no deadline, pressure, or expectations.
3. It is around age 3 – absolutely not younger than 2.
4. Poops with feet on a tall stool.
5. Continues to poop piles of mush daily.
6. Pees every few hours – no potty dance!
7. Eats “real” food, especially fruits and vegetables.

Bedwetting – 4 Truths Every Parent Must Know:

Truth #1: Some children don’t outgrow bedwetting.

Truth #2: Bedwetting is often caused by chronic constipation.

Truth #3: Bedwetting should be treated around age 4.

Truth #4: Enemas work far better than alarms or medication.

Our Approach

Our pediatric pelvic floor therapists are highly trained and continually update their skills with the latest techniques. We provide a compassionate, family-centered approach that focuses on education, therapy, and long-term results.

Services and Techniques Include:

• Patient and family education
• Bladder & bowel retraining
• Pelvic floor re-education
• Home exercise programs
• Biofeedback therapy
• Postural and breathing training

At Patterson Physical Therapy, we aim to help your child achieve comfort, confidence, and improved function in their daily life.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can help your child.