Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

What is Pelvic Floor PT?

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a sub-specialty within Physical Therapy using the principles and treatment approaches of common musculoskeletal and neuromuscular interventions on the muscles of the pelvic floor. Pelvic Floor PT utilizes both external and internal assessment to test the patient’s functional ability, then provides a comprehensive plan of care to reach the patients goals. These goals can include improving the strength and coordination of pelvic floor muscles; alleviate pain, weakness and dysfunction in the muscles as well as limit severity of prolapses, incontinence and other conditions associated with the pelvic floor. 

Who needs Pelvic Floor PT?

Just about any female would benefit from at least one visit to a Pelvic Floor Specialist to gain knowledge and a better understanding of the importance of the pelvic floor and what can be done proactively to prevent a number of conditions and ailments in the future. Retroactively, women with a history of pregnancy, cysts, or pain with intercourse are especially susceptible and should seek treatment as soon as possible. Men with a history of abdominal surgery or prostate cancer can also benefit from seeing a Pelvic Floor Specialist.