Women’s & Men’s Pelvic Health

What is pelvic physical therapy?

Pelvic physical therapy addresses a range of pelvic conditions in both males and females. Because this area is sensitive and personal, it calls for focused, private, and compassionate care throughout symptom evaluation, examination, and treatment. This specialized therapy requires advanced training to ensure the highest quality of care. Our physical therapists undergo continuous specialized training to expertly meet the unique needs of each patient.

Pelvic physical therapy treatment will focus on:

Muscles of the Pelvic Floor

Organ Structures of the Pelvis and Abdomen

Bladder
Uterus
Ovaries
Prostate
Kidneys
Intestines

Musculoskeletal Structures

Hips
Pelvis
Sacroiliac Joints

Our pelvic physical therapists work alongside and collaborate with gynecologists, obstetricians, GI-physicians, urologists, primary care physicians, and midwives. This collaboration ensures that all sources impacting pain-free function are addressed.

Conditions We Treat

Urinary Issues
- Incontinence
- Leakage Urgency
- Frequency
Bowel Issues
- Leakage
- Incontinence
Erectile Dysfunction
Testicular & Scrotal Pain Prolapse
Pelvic Pain
- Vaginal & Pelvic Floor Pain
- Dyspareunia (Intercourse Pain)
- Vulvodynia & Vulvar pain
- Painful Bladder (Interstitial Cystitis)
- Endometriosis
- Pudendal Neuralgia
Uterine Issues & Prolapse Pre/Post-Partum Issues
Low Back & SI Joint Pain
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Hysterectomy
- Prostatectomy
- Hernia
- Pelvic Reconstruction
Abdominal Pain & Digestive Issues
- Constipation
- IBS
- Colitis
Rectal Pain
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

What to expect during an evaluation:

A comprehensive evaluation is performed to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms. The evaluation and treatment are conducted one-on-one (a chaperone is welcome) in a comfortable, private treatment room with one of our specially trained pelvic physical therapists.

Your therapist will examine muscles for flexibility, strength, coordination, tenderness, and tension. Mobility of the pelvic and abdominal organs, as well as the hips, pelvis, sacroiliac joints, and spine will also be evaluated, as restricted movement in these areas often contributes to pelvic conditions. Additionally, rib cage mobility and breathing will be assessed.

An internal pelvic floor muscle examination is often performed via the vagina or rectum to evaluate muscle function, providing valuable insight to guide your individualized treatment plan.

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No two patients are alike—and neither is their care. Your PT will create a plan tailored to your needs and goals.

Hands-On, Collaborative Care

With Manual Therapy, we can isolate problem areas to restore mobility and pain-free function. Ongoing in-house training and consultation ensure cutting-edge treatment backed by a team of experts.

Frequently Asked Questions

A physical therapy visit lasts about 45-55 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:
1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
2. A staff member takes you to a private treatment room. You can change clothes if you need to, and then your therapist joins you to begin therapy.
3. Your therapist uses hands-on manual therapy techniques to decrease pain and improve range-of motion and flexibility.
4. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches with the guidance of your therapist. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
5. We can initiate other techniques to include taping, cupping, neurostim, biofeedback, laser, and dry needling as needed.
6. Your therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
We recommend budgeting 45-55 minutes for a typical therapy session. We also recommend showing up about 30 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.
If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.
During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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