Faecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, causing a child to repeatedly pass stool in inappropriate places. It is often related to constipation, though some children have faecal incontinence after any GI surgery.

Perth Paediatrics’ Continence physiotherapists takes a holistic approach to treatment of bladder and bowel issues of your child. We perform tests to understand how your child’s anal sphincters is working, including the nerves in the intestines that are often responsible for incontinence which allows us to develop an effective treatment plan.