Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is uniquely designed to treat female and male pelvic anatomy with conditions that relate to urologic, musculoskeletal, sexual, and colorectal health.
Our therapists perform a comprehensive evaluation which includes an assessment of posture, pelvis alignment, lumbar spine and hip joint mobility, strength, and soft tissue mobility. All treatments
are individualized and focus on a whole body approach to help achieve your goals.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy can make a difference for the following diagnoses:
- Low back, pelvic and hip pain
- Incontinence
- Diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles)
- Pain related to pregnancy such as pubic symphysis pain and separation
- Pain associated with scars
- Neck/upper back/shoulder pain, headaches, and thoracic outlet syndrome
- Return to fitness after pregnancy
- Musculoskeletal limitations related to bed rest (high-risk pregnancy)
Pregnancy can lead to:
- Increased blood volume can lead to swelling
- Changes in hormone levels cause ligament and joint laxity which can contribute to pain
- Weight gain causes postural changes
- Forward shift in the body’s center of gravity
- Vaginal delivery and caesarean delivery: possible injury
to the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to incontinence, pain, prolapse, scar adhesions, and core weakness\ - Pain during pregnancy:
- Low back, pelvic, hip pain
- Pubic symphysis pain/separation
- Neck and upper back pain
- Shoulder/arm pain and tingling
- Carpal Tunnel
- Headaches
- Urinary incontinence
- Leg/foot pain, weakness, and/or swelling
- Diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles)
- Musculoskeletal limitations related to bed rest
(high risk pregnancy)
- Pain during Postpartum:
- Low back, pelvic, and hip pain
- Pain associated with scars
- Urinary incontinence
- Postural and body mechanics challenges while
- lifting and breast feeding
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Difficulty returning to exercise
Physical Therapy treatment will consist of:
- Identifying individual goals and developing a treatment plan to achieve those goals through physical therapy.
- Manual Therapy: joint and soft tissue mobilization
- Therapeutic Exercise: education and instruction in individualized exercise prescription for your specific pregnancy and postpartum needs. Exercise can consist of strength training, endurance exercises, flexibility exercises and balance training.
- Bracing/Supports: to add stability and reduce pain and stress on the body to allow for greater functional mobility
- Education: posturing training for breast feeding, lifting strategies, carrying infant/child in/out of car seat, safe labor positions to reduce current orthopedic conditions and concerns, relaxation techniques
- Safe return to fitness and exercise after delivery
