Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Physical therapists specializing in women’s health can help female patients eliminate or manage pelvic pain or problems 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
- • 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 that cause orthopedic pain Soft Tissue Mobilization – to release adhesional restrictions.
- • 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.
