Behavioral Therapy in Pediatrics — 8yo Child | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#11077
SMLE Question #11077
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Objective: OBJ-377
Last updated: February 2026
An 8-year-old boy has long-standing daytime urinary leakage. He was toilet trained at 3 years but often leaks on the way to the bathroom. There is no dysuria, recurrent UTIs, constipation, or neurologic symptoms. Examination shows normal lower-limb power, reflexes, and perianal sensation. He is referred for behavioral therapy and exercises to improve voluntary urinary control. Which muscles should be the primary focus of this training to improve continence?
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