Physical therapists with specialized training can use pelvic floor treatments to help reduce or eliminate pain and other symptoms associated with several types of conditions. These may include, but are not limited to:. Some of our physical therapists at Bay State Physical Therapy may treat male-related conditions such as post-op prostatectomy care. Chronic pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and pain after abdominal surgery are just a few of the problems that can be treated with this type of therapy.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation focuses on strengthening or stretching the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Muscles in the pelvic area sometimes become tight or weak, leading to a variety of painful or debilitating ailments that can affect your daily life.
Our physical therapists will provide a musculoskeletal examination as well as gather medical history to determine what specific type of treatment you will need. Depending upon your physical therapists training and your comfort, the evaluation may include an internal muscle assessment. Your physical therapist will provide more details about what each examination will consist and thoroughly discuss each area of care prior to proceeding.
Depending on your examination findings, your physical therapist will prescribe strengthening and coordination exercises or stretching and relaxation techniques.
Each patient is treated with an individualized program to promote reduction of symptoms and will be instructed in exercises to perform at home in between your clinic sessions. Aside from treating pain and incontinence, pelvic floor physical therapists also provide care to patients who are pregnant to assist with birthing preparation. It is common to see women in their postpartum period, regardless of vaginal or cesarean birth, so that patients will be confident with returning to an exercise program or to reduce pain with child-care tasks.
