Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Physical therapists specializing in women’s health can help female patients eliminate or manage pelvic pain and urinary incontinence while restoring their quality of life. Using a comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment, women’s health physical therapy programs can provide relief for these common pelvic issues:

• Pelvic floor pain or dysfunction
• Postpartum recovery and or pain
• Bladder leakage/ Urinary incontinence

What to expect during your visit:

Each person will be individually evaluated and treated in a quiet, private, safe space. The initial evaluation may include an internal exam if the patient is comfortable in order to properly assess the patient’s musculature and symptoms.

• Musculoskeletal assessment: An evaluation to identify causes of poor postural alignment, strength, flexibility and movement patterns which cause orthopedic pain Soft Tissue Mobilization – to release adhesional restrictions.
• Observation and palpation of the pelvic floor to the patient’s comfort level
• Stretching and strengthening techniques
• Relaxation techniques
• Soft tissue and joint mobilization
• Modalities: Interferential electrical stimulation, ultrasound, heat or cold therapy.
• Biofeedback: Provides measurable assessment of the pelvic floor muscles ability to contract and relax in function.
• Behavior modification
• Educational instruction: Home exercise programs and information concerning diet, sleep, work and rest positions and self-management of symptoms.