Pelvic Physical Therapy
What is the pelvic floor?
What conditions does a pelvic health physical therapist treat?
The pelvic floor refers to the muscles that support your reproductive, colorectal, and urinary tracts including your bladder, uterus (female), prostate (male), and rectum. These muscles attach to your pelvic bones and wrap around the urethra and rectum to provide support. In addition to providing support, they also help you control your bladder and bowel function.
What conditions does a pelvic health physical therapist treat?
What conditions does a pelvic health physical therapist treat?
Pelvic floor therapists treat urinary and fecal incontinence and urgency, pregnancy related conditions, pelvic and abdominal pain, constipation, sexual health concerns, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginismus, vulvodynia, coccyx pain, hernias, diastasis recti and postpartum concerns.
What to expect at pelvic floor therapy?
What to expect at pelvic floor therapy?
Your therapist will ask you detailed questions about your medical history, pregnancy history, bowel and bladder habits, diet, exercise routine, sexual health, symptoms and pain. They will perform a physical examination that might include movement of your spine and hips, strength testing of your abdominals and hip muscles, checking for an
Your therapist will ask you detailed questions about your medical history, pregnancy history, bowel and bladder habits, diet, exercise routine, sexual health, symptoms and pain. They will perform a physical examination that might include movement of your spine and hips, strength testing of your abdominals and hip muscles, checking for an abdominal separation, breathing mechanics, and functional movements. If appropriate, your physical therapist may suggest an internal (vaginal or rectal) exam be performed. The benefits will be described for you in detail before your consent is attained. An internal exam includes testing the pelvic floor muscles for strength and coordination and assessing for tension.