Sport
Exercise can help specifically with bladder weakness. The symptoms of incontinence can also be improved by regular endurance sports. Useful sports include walking, swimming, yoga or Pilates.
Nutrition
Nutrition also plays an important role in the case of bladder weakness or incontinence. A balanced diet with lots of fibre, fruit, vegetables, plenty of water and fresh juices supports the bowel and bladder. You should avoid foods that irritate the bladder, such as spicy spices, coffee or alcohol. Nicotine should also be avoided to ensure that digestion is as regular as possible.
Bladder training/ micturition protocol
Targeted bladder training, for example in the form of a micturition protocol, can also have a supportive effect. This involves writing down how often and how much urination was done and at what times of the day, and how the patient was fed. Together with your treating doctor, sensible drinking quantities, a suitable diet and further measures are then derived from this.
Protecting the bladder
Urinary tract infections promote bladder weakness. You can prevent such infections by avoiding sitting on cold surfaces, dressing warm enough and emptying your bladder completely.
You can find more information for people with incontinence and their families at the Self Help Association for Incontinence.