What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
The pelvic floor muscles are important to the body's core. These muscles can develop weakness or pain, leading to conditions such as bowel or bladder leaking, pelvic organ prolapse, or pain with sex. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy strengthens the muscles, bones, and ligaments of the pelvis to improve symptoms.
What are the symptoms?
Pelvic floor disorders lead to conditions such as:
What causes pelvic pain?
The pelvic floor may be damaged by direct injury, pregnancy and childbirth, surgery in the vagina or rectum, chronic disease, or lack of exercise leading to:
What diagnoses do you treat?
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy treats a range of diagnoses, including:
How long does treatment take?
Typical treatment requires between four and ten visits and is usually completed within six months.
Does health insurance cover it?
Yes! Most insurance plans cover treatment for pelvic floor pain and disorders. We accept:
What to expect at first appointment?
During your first visit, one of our physical therapists (PT) will help you discover the root of pelvic floor dysfunction and how to solve it. This is accomplished using your physical history, a screening of your back and hips, and an optional internal pelvic exam.
After the evaluation, the PT will design your treatment plan for healing pelvic floor dysfunction, including a home exercise program. Your full participation is key to receiving the best results from physical therapy.
Typical treatment requires between four and ten visits and is usually completed within six months.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
You typically do not need a physician's referral to begin treatment.
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