Continence NZ - Helping Kiwis Young and Old
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Ask questions and get answers. See the questions others have asked. Children's Continence Questions and Answers >> Adult's Continence Questions and Answers >>... more>>
Our wonderful Continence Educator Janet Thackray talks all things continence on Radio 531pi's Pacific Breakfast with Brian Sagala. Have a listen here - and pick up some helpful tips!... more>>
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions! While holidays, a new job or spending more time with your family may be at the top of your list for 2018, why not set some continence goals too? As a nation we don’t talk about it enough, but bladder and/or bowel control problems affect more than 1.1 million New Zealanders over the age of 15, including 25 percent of younger women, 34... more>>
Christchurch, 04 May 2018 Preliminary programme includes Recurrent UTI’s Prolapse - Management,referral and research Interstitial Cystitis/painful bladder syndrome Overactive bladder and treatments Pelvic Pain - A physiotherapist’s view Changes to the Pelvic Floor Muscles During Pregnancy and Delivery... more>>
Do you want to be rewarded to share your story? We are looking for someone who feels comfortable to discuss their continence issues with the media. We are offering a $500 koha to say thank-you. If you are interested please email zoe@continence.org.nz.... more>>
Continence Awareness Week 25 September - 01 October 2017 More information coming soon.... more>>
Continence NZ contracted Sapere Research Group (Sapere) to undertake an independent analysis of the current state of continence services in District Health Boards (DHBs) in New Zealand. The purpose is to profile what is currently happening for service delivery against known good practice and then to make comment on that for the future for New Zealand.... more>>
For Fitness Professionals Coming in 2018 to Christchurch 13 April 2018, Auckland 18 May 2018 and Wellington 01 June 2018.... more>>
Do you know that every exercise you do affects your pelvic floor? Some exercises can overstrain the pelvic floor leading to bladder and bowel control problems and/or pain. Ask your trainer about pelvic floor safe exercises.... more>>
Toilet training and saying goodbye to nappies is a major milestone for children and parents. But for some children it doesn't happen as naturally as it does for others. What is considered a "normal" age for toilet training and dry nights? What are the early warning signs of problems and what strategies can parents use to overcome issues? Mary-Anne Caulfield is a Tauranga based... more>>
Continence Information - Children - Click on the desired topic to find out more. Topics Enuresis - Daytime wetting Bedwetting - Nocturnal Enuresis Faecal Incontinence (Soiling) Information for Teachers: Children who wet and soil Toilet Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities Teenagers and Bedwetting Enuresis and Encopresis Links Useful Charts Good... more>>
Continence Information - Adults - Click on the desired topic to find out more. Topics Arthritis and Bladder and Bowel Control Chronic Heart Failure Issues Diabetes and Bladder and Bowel Control Menopause and Bladder and Bowel Control Parkinson’s and Constipation Stroke and Bladder and Bowel Control Caring for someone with incontinence Continence and Prostate - A guide for men undergoing... more>>
Continence Services for Adults and Children. Click here to find a provider in your area, Listings for: North of Auckland, Auckland, Waikato - BOP - Coromandal, Lower North Island, Upper South Island, West Coast and Lower South Island Do you have a service that is not listed? Contact us for a listing.... more>>
Finding a toilet when out and about can be a challenge for people with bladder or bowel problems. It could even discourage some people from going out altogether. Our toilet card clearly states that the holder has a medical condition and needs to use a toilet quickly. Most places you visit will be willing to help you. Get your Toilet Card here: http://www.continence.org.nz/toiletcard/... more>>
Liz Childs talks to an patient with a prolapse, Lisa Yates with an incontinence patient, Toilet Training & Bedwetting - Mary-Anne Harris, Kinky Chiropractor - Dr Heidi Haarvik, CrossFit - Do You Pee During Workouts?, Good Morning Show - Let's talk about incontinence, NZ Continence Association Radio Advertisement, Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Physiotherapy can help, Pelvic Floor Problem? Physiotherapy... more>>
Our Continence Educator hits the airwaves, Make some continence resolutions in the New Year, Wearable bladder sensor an award winner, Do you want to be rewarded to share your story?, Continence Awareness Week 25 September - 01 October 2017, Report on Good Practice of Continence Services in New Zealand, World Continence Awareness Week... more>>
Our Contact Details Free Phone HELPLINE 0800 650 659 If you would like to contact us through our physical/postal address please feel free to use the following details: Continence NZ Louise Judd Executive Officer PO Box 254 Waiuku 2341 Phone: +64 9 238 3172 E-mail: info@continence.org.nz To send us any comments, enquiries or complaints, please use the feedback form here.... more>>





