Pelvic Floor Therapy
Specialized physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction
About This Treatment
Pelvic floor therapy addresses dysfunction in the muscles and connective tissue of the pelvic floor. Physical therapists specially trained in this area use internal and external manual techniques, exercises, and biofeedback to treat conditions like incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. This therapy is crucial for women's health but often overlooked. It can dramatically improve quality of life.
Benefits
- Resolves urinary incontinence
- Reduces pelvic pain
- Treats prolapse
- Improves sexual function
- Aids postpartum recovery
- Prepares for childbirth
- Addresses endometriosis pain
- Empowering and effective
What to Expect
Initial evaluation includes detailed history and internal examination (with consent) to assess pelvic floor muscle function. The therapist creates a treatment plan that may include manual therapy, exercises, biofeedback, dilator training, or other techniques. Sessions are typically weekly initially. You'll have home exercises. Treatment usually lasts 6-12 weeks but varies. The work is sensitive and professional in a private setting.
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