Women’s Health

Recently postpartum? Feel pressure in the vaginal region? Have pain with intercourse? Have issues with incontinence? This could be urinary or even fecal incontinence. A woman’s pelvic floor muscles carry the load of our day-to-day lives but increased stress from childbirth or weakening with age can result in a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions. For generations, women have believed these symptoms to be a “normal” part of being a woman; these symptoms are NOT normal and CAN be addressed without surgery. A Pelvic Physical Therapist can help in all areas related to Women’s Health from pre-natal to post-menopause. We are here to help women of all ages to return to their active lives and improve their quality of life.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• 90 minute one-on-one assessment with a licensed physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy

• A musculoskeletal examination including back, hip, and abdominal screenings as well as both external and internal assessment of the pelvic floor muscles

• Development of strengthening or down training program, dependent on your presentation

  • Strengthening – Based on the weak muscles, and this includes pelvic floor, hips, as well as abdominal musculature, strengthening exercises incorporated with functional activities that you perform on a daily basis

  • Down Training – Based on the muscles with increased tension or tenderness, performance of hands-on myofascial release, stretching, and breathing techniques to reduce muscle tension and nervous system stress

• Education regarding appropriate toileting hygiene and posture, bladder training, and dietary alterations as necessary

• Functional training to avoid exacerbating symptoms, improve performance of everyday activities, and reduce changes of injury

  • Including lifting, squatting, reaching, bending, and balancing activities

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