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Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic floor therapy is a physical therapy specialty that addresses muscle weakness, hypertonicity, and coordination deficits in the pelvic floor that contribute to bladder leakage, pelvic pain, bowel dysfunction, and core instability. Treatment is individualized and may include internal examination when clinically indicated and consented by the patient.

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Understanding Pelvic Floor

Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The nature of pelvic floor conditions can make seeking treatment embarrassing and uncomfortable. That’s why, at PT Solutions, your privacy is a top priority. Our physical therapists will help guide you through a plan of care designed to improve the strength of your pelvic floor while reducing pain and dysfunction.

Although anyone can experience pelvic floor issues, women are at higher risk, especially after giving birth. Damage or trauma in this area can result in the weakening of muscles. Physical therapists, as musculoskeletal experts, are uniquely positioned to help strengthen those muscles.

This service is available at select locations. Please contact your preferred clinic for more information.

Understanding Pelvic Floor

How Does Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Work?

As with every condition we treat, pelvic floor therapy at PT Solutions begins with a thorough evaluation to better understand your specific issues and past medical history. The focus here will be on the lumbar spine and hips, gait, and posture to determine a plan of care that’s right for you. Once it’s determined that therapy is the right path for you, your plan might consist of interventions such as:
  • Stretching or strengthening exercises of the legs, trunk, or pelvic muscles
  • Relaxation exercises for shortened pelvic muscles
  • Education in self-management and prevention
  • Coordination exercises
  • Biofeedback for either relaxation or strengthening of pelvic muscles
  • Modalities such as ice, heat, or electrical stimulation

Common Pelvic Floor Conditions

  • Urine accidents and leakage
  • Constipation
  • Urgency to urinate
  • Pelvic pain and discomfort
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Understanding Pelvic Floor

How Does Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Work?

As with every condition we treat, pelvic floor therapy at PT Solutions begins with a thorough evaluation to better understand your specific issues and past medical history. The focus here will be on the lumbar spine and hips, gait, and posture to determine a plan of care that’s right for you. Once it’s determined that therapy is the right path for you, your plan might consist of interventions such as:
  • Stretching or strengthening exercises of the legs, trunk, or pelvic muscles
  • Relaxation exercises for shortened pelvic muscles
  • Education in self-management and prevention
  • Coordination exercises
  • Biofeedback for either relaxation or strengthening of pelvic muscles
  • Modalities such as ice, heat, or electrical stimulation

Common Pelvic Floor Conditions

  • Urine accidents and leakage
  • Constipation
  • Urgency to urinate
  • Pelvic pain and discomfort
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Treatments at PT Solutions

Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps restore movement and manage pain after an injury, surgery or illness. It also helps people dealing with chronic conditions that affect their ability to perform everyday activities.

Occupational Therapy
We help people adapt in relation to pain, injuries, illnesses, and disabilities that may make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks.

Dry Needling
As part of a comprehensive physical therapy program, dry needling offers stimulation for muscular and connective tissue that can bring blood flow and relieve pain.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy
We diagnose and treat conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments.

Pelvic Floor Therapy FAQs

The first visit usually includes a conversation about your symptoms, medical history, goals, daily habits, and movement. Your therapist may assess posture, breathing, strength, mobility, and how your body moves before building a care plan.

Pelvic floor therapy should not feel severely painful. Some exercises or manual techniques may feel unfamiliar or mildly uncomfortable, but your therapist should check in often and adjust the session based on your comfort level.

Signs of a weak pelvic floor may include urine leakage, bowel control issues, pelvic heaviness, reduced core support, or difficulty controlling pelvic muscles. These symptoms can overlap with other issues, so an evaluation can help guide care.

Pelvic floor therapy may include breathing exercises, pelvic floor contractions, relaxation work, hip and core strengthening, mobility exercises, and coordination training. The right exercises depend on whether the muscles need strength, relaxation, or better control.

Pelvic floor therapy can help patients rebuild pressure control, breathing mechanics, core support, and pelvic muscle coordination. This can be useful when returning to walking, strength training, running, or other activities after symptoms, surgery, or childbirth.”

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Discover Pelvic Floor Therapy at PT Solutions

At PT Solutions, expert physical therapists near you use a personalized, evidence-based approach to help you move better and feel better—without relying on medication or surgery.

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Take the next step

Discover Pelvic Floor Therapy at PT Solutions

At PT Solutions, expert physical therapists near you use a personalized, evidence-based approach to help you move better and feel better—without relying on medication or surgery.

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