Read on to learn more about Pelvic Physical Therapy! Coming soon…info on local community partners, links for things we love (books, therapy tools, fun items), online resources and FAQ.
You’re hurting and you’ve heard that PT can help. A doctor, friend, co-worker, chiropractor, etc may have recommended you see one. OK – now it’s time to choose. Who should you see? Let’s face it→
A ring of fire. That’s what it can feel like. You have pain with inserting a tampon. You’ve always dreaded pelvic exams because they hurt. Every time you try to have sex it burns and→
What is “Pelvic rehab” anyway? Basically we help the pelvis work right. It may be defined generally as physical therapy to restore the pelvic region to a more functional and/or less painful state. Pelvic→
As much as we would like to avoid the topic, poop happens. Or in many uncomfortable cases, it doesn’t. According to the statistics, approximately 20% of adults between 40-75 have constipation. And those numbers→
Why do I pee all the time? Why does almost nothing come out when I go? Urgency, frequency and hesitancy – these are some of the biggest issues that may be separate from or in→
Physical therapy can help to reduce urinary urgency, frequency and leakage. What should you expect at your initial PT evaluation? It will include a thorough history followed by an orthopedic and pelvic examination that determine→
The most common types of UI are “stress,” which involves increased abdominal pressure (sneeze, cough, laugh, etc) and “urge,” which is accompanied by urgency and/or bladder contractions. Mixed incontinence has both stress and urge components.→
Urinary Leakage, Urgency and Frequency – A Physical Therapy Perspective Some feel that if urinary leakage is infrequent or only happens a few drops at a time, then it’s not considered incontinence. In fact, urinary→
The list of websites below is not meant to be exhaustive, but they are each reliable sources of information and support. Resources: PopUp Lifting is an amazing online exercise program designed for women with prolapse.→
