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7. Keep a Clock Handy
Living at the mercy of your bladder can be a real drag at gatherings, but you can turn the tables by forcing your bladder to work when you want it to. Scheduling your bathroom visits is a useful tool when you’re at a long event away from the comfort of your home.
Keep an eye on the clock and plan to urinate at regular intervals — every hour is the standard, but you might find another plan works better for you. The idea is to visit the bathroom whether or not you have to go, and try to empty your bladder as much as you can each time. It may not be an effective long-term solution for a stronger bladder, but it will help you get through important gatherings without accidents.
Physiotherapy for OAB can help you retrain your bladder with targeted exercises and a schedule that suits your particular OAB discomforts.
