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3 Reasons to Try Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Posted on by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Pelvic health physical therapy evaluates and treats health issues ranging from incontinence, pelvic and vaginal pain, prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, lymphedema, to rehabilitation following breast, genital, and gender affirmation surgery. It involves the treatment of disease, injury, or dysfunction by physical methods such as stretching, strengthening, muscle re-training, manual therapy, the use of modalities and pain science for pain management, and behavioral modifications rather than by drugs or surgery. This style of conservative care can help improve the quality of life for you and the ones around you. Below you will find three reasons to seek pelvic health therapy and get the care you need.

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Physical Therapy: A New Mom’s Best-Kept Secret

Posted on by Jaclyn Cecere PT, DPT, OCS

Congratulations, you’ve just had a baby! Whether this is your first child, or you’ve had many before, taking care of yourself postpartum is just as important as taking care of your baby. Many new moms attend their six-week postpartum checkup and are cleared to do whatever they want but don’t feel ready or don’t know how to begin exercising safely again. Not to mention, new moms may be experiencing other symptoms like urinary leakage, pelvic pain, or low back pain. These symptoms are often assumed to be normal, but they can be helped with the assistance of a physical therapist.

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2 Conditions You Didn’t Know a Pelvic Rehabilitation Specialist Could Treat

Posted on by Ariss Pierce, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is beneficial for all genders. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists treat patients with numerous conditions, such as Erectile Dysfunction, Pelvic Pain, Constipation, and Urinary Incontinence. To understand how a Pelvic Rehabilitation Specialist may help you, you must explore the purpose and function of the pelvis.

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Women’s Health: You Have Pain WHERE?!

Posted on by Jovie Murtha, PT, Women's Health Specialist

It is as common as low back pain, migraines and asthma, yet many suffer in silence with pelvic pain.1

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