Pelvic Health

Pelvic floor disorders cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as urine leakage, constipation, or pain, and can lead to disabling limitations in daily life. Many are unaware that pelvic physical therapy treatment for these disorders involves no medications or surgery and is highly effective. Our pelvic physical therapists have had extensive coursework in pelvic floor health and treat male and female patients of all functional levels, from athletes to those with limited mobility. Our focus is relieving your pain and symptoms, taking a collaborative and holistic approach to treat patients with pelvic floor conditions successfully.

THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  • Urinary Incontinence - Stress, Urge or Mixed
  • Postpartum Incontinence
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Vulvar Pain Syndromes
  • Rectal Pain Syndromes
  • Pre-and Post-Partum Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions (back pain, episiotomy scar, pelvic
  • muscle weakness, diastases)
  • Post Prostatectomy
  • Prolapse Conditions
  • Osteoporosis
  • Back Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pain with Intimacy
  • Dyspareunia
  • Episiotomy scar
  • Muscle spasm
  • Pubic symphysis diastasis
  • Interstitial cystitis

TREATMENT VARIES DEPENDENT UPON NEEDS OF PATIENT BUT MAY INCLUDE:

  • Internal/external examination to address urge, stress, urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence, constipation, pelvic floor pain, grade 1, 2, and 3 pelvic organ prolapse, coccyx pain, sexual dysfunction, abdominal pain, scarring, and adhesions
  • Behavioral strategies, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, functional training, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and biofeedback
  • Patient education on condition and modifications to lifestyle
  • Urge suppression techniques and autonomic quieting
  • Address musculoskeletal dysfunction & movement imbalances
  • Instruction in posture, body mechanics, and appropriate breathing
  • Instruction in pelvic floor exercises in coordination with diaphragmatic breathing and core recruitment
  • Manual therapy - soft tissue mobilization to pelvic floor muscles
  • Bladder training
  • Toileting postures and mechanics