What is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

Q: Pelvic pain during activity or with intercourse

We train and re-coordinate the core and pelvic floor muscles to improve stability for pain prevention and relief. Pelvic health therapists can teach you exercises to increase the strength of your pelvic floor and decrease pelvic pain.

Q: Loss of bladder control when you laugh, sneeze/cough or exercise

We use a variety of exercises to improve pelvic floor muscle function during times that you leak. We also provide you with tools, such as biofeedback in the clinic, so you know you are performing the exercises correctly.

Q: Pain during or after pregnancy

Therapists can give you safe exercises during pregnancy that strengthen the abdominal muscles, as well as addressing post-partum pain in the spine, abdomen, or pelvis.

Q: Difficulty passing stool or loss of stool during daily activities

We will assess the coordination and strength of the pelvic floor muscles that assist with bowel control and provide education to help you improve bowel routines.

Pelvic health physical therapy is treatment of different diagnoses related to the pelvis and surrounding structures. Our physical therapist will start with a thorough evaluation including talking through current concerns, daily routine, nutrition, assessment of strength and alignment. Once the initial evaluation is complete, the therapist will design a customized home exercise program and set up a follow up appointment to begin your therapy sessions.

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What do Pelvic Floor Therapists Treat?

Urinary or fecal incontinence
SI joint dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction
Constipation/Outlet Obstruction
Pre/postnatal care –Diastasis Recti
Chronic pelvic pain
Bladder and/or rectal Prolapse
Abdominal pain/post-surgery adhesions
Coccydynia/Tailbone pain
Pelvic and/or rectal pain
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Male pelvic pain

When should I go to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Pelvic pain during activity or with intercourse

Loss of bladder control when you laugh, sneeze/cough or exercise

Pain during or after pregnancy

Difficulty passing stool or loss of stool during daily activities

What should I expect at my first Pelvic Health Therapy Visit?

You will meet with a licensed physical therapist in a private treatment room so you can speak freely about your history. Your therapist will get to know you and ask you questions regarding the nature of your current condition, how long you’ve been experiencing your symptoms, what types of treatment you’ve undergone and gather your medical history.

Depending on your diagnosis, an assessment might include an orthopedic evaluation, an external and/or internal examination of your pelvic muscles, and/or the use of surface EMG to evaluate pelvic muscle function.

Throughout your evaluation, the therapist will provide you with education regarding the anatomy of your pelvic floor and answer any questions or concerns you have regarding your condition.

The Healthlink Approach

Healthlink has a variety of services that can help you overcome your pain, weakness, and difficulties with certain activities. Our pelvic health therapists will listen to your concerns, perform a thorough examination, and build a treatment plan that works for your individual needs.

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