Physical Therapists can offer evaluation and treatment for pelvic floor disorders . Our therapists receive extensive post-graduate education and hands-on training in this specialty area.
We offer specialized treatment with the following amenities:
Private treatment rooms in a discrete and comfortable environment
Individualized treatment programs
One-on-one-care
State-of-the-art biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.
The customized treatments may include:
Manual Therapy:
Restore pelvic and lumbar symmetry, reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility, increase flexibility, and address scar tissue adhesions.
This may include: soft tissue mobilization, skin rolling techniques, trigger point release, visceral mobility/motility, scar tissue/adhesion release, strain/counterstrain, manual deep stretching, myofascial release, nerve/neural tension releases, and joint mobilization.
Modalities:
Biofeedback with external, vaginal, or rectal sensors to decrease hypertonus, to assist with pelvic floor muscles or core muscles, and to improve strength, endurance, and coordination.
Electrical stimulation with external, vaginal, or rectal electrodes to assist with pain relief or facilitate pelvic floor contractions.
Ultrasound, Interferential Stimulation (IF) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).
Special Home Equipment:
Home units available for vaginal/rectal biofeedback or electrical stimulation
Options available for dilators or vaginal/rectal weights/cones.
Exercise Instruction:
Provide skilled instruction for appropriate exercises for pelvic floor, core stabilization, lumbar stabilization.
Functional Re-Training:
Improve the coordination and timing of abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, correct faulty movement patterns, and restore body mechanics and postural alignment to achieve proper muscle balance.
Life Management Strategies:
Management of bladder diaries and bladder retraining, toileting positions, general dietary guidelines for bowel and bladder issues.
