Pelvic Physical Therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy devoted to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunction related to the pelvis. Our physical therapists are trained to identify and address the multiple contributing factors of pelvic floor dysfunction, utilizing an individually designed and specific treatment regimen geared towards each patient's individual needs.
Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a wide range of problems that occur when the muscles of the pelvic floor are not functioning normally and are often too tight or weak. There are often related impairments of the abdomen, sacroiliac joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip joint, that accompany this condition, and can contribute to pain and loss of function.
Pelvic Floor Benefits
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Postural education and functional training
- Education on dietary irritants and bowel/bladder diaries
- Manual Therapy: soft tissue mobilization, trigger point therapy, connective tissue manipulation, dry needling, myofascial release
- Movement and Exercise Training
- Relaxation Techniques, breathing, down training, chronic pain education
- Modalities: biofeedback and electrical stimulation
Commonly Treated Pelvic Floor Conditions
Some conditions treated by a pelvic rehabilitation physical therapist include:
Women:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Fecal Incontinence
- Constipation
- Urinary Urgency/Frequency
Men:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Fecal Incontinence
- Constipation
- Urinary Urgency/Frequency
- Chronic Prostatitis (non-bacterial)
Why choose us?
When you choose
Summit Rehabilitation for your care needs, you are choosing a team dedicated to providing the support and healing needed to get you back to your best. Our therapists will develop a personalized treatment plan unique to your needs leveraged through leading, outcomes-driven techniques intended to improve movement and overall function goals.
About our team
Our physical therapists are specially trained in a range of specialties. We will also work collaboratively with your support network - from primary doctors to collegiate athletic trainers - to help you safely return to your day-to-day life while optimizing performance and preventing re-injury. We treat patients of all ages, and we pride ourselves on ease of access, convenience, quality of care, and a positive family-friendly environment.
At physical therapy appointments, we encourage patients to wear comfortable clothing that enables free movement and that allows the therapist access to the injured body part. Most patients wear athletic clothes to their appointments.