Pelvic Health
Regardless of age or gender, all people have a pelvic floor. Pelvic floor dysfunction can be wide ranging, is often misdiagnosed and can feel hopeless. We understand and are here to help you through this most sensitive of health issues by providing diagnosis, education and treatment to move you through these challenging issues.
Athletes
Most people do not realize how integral the pelvic floor is in functions of breathing, deep core stability, and hip function. It is especially ignored in an athlete who has not given birth. Factors such as over-training, stress, poor breathing mechanics, a sports injury or orthopedic surgery can compound into a pelvic floor disorder at any life stage and with any gender. Making sure the pelvic floor is functioning well as part of holistic health can not only optimize sports performance but also lessen issues such as athletic stress-incontinence and increase overall comfort and quality of life.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a life shift of the greatest magnitude. We work as part of your birth team to help with physical aches and pains during this time, incontinence management, safe exercise prescription and birth preparation.
Postpartum
The postpartum period can be made much easier when you have a guide. Let us help you navigate a return to feeling like yourself again, and managing those *more than* pesky postpartum issues of incontinence, pelvic pain, and DRA. These issues are all very common – but they are not your new normal!
We will guide you back into your
body, recreation and return to work – taking the guesswork out of your recovery.
Perimenopause and Menopause
It is never too late to begin a journey to better pelvic health. The physical and hormonal changes in menopause can feel daunting, but there is so much hope with the help of pelvic floor physical therapy. Incontinence, prolapse, GSM and re-entering a sexual wellness routine are all very common post-menopausal conditions we see…and many more.
Pelvic Pain Disorders:
Conditions such as endometriosis, vulvodynia, vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor and many more can be addressed with pelvic floor physical therapy. Pregnancy-related pain can also be addressed including Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, SIJ pain and round ligament pain to make your pregnancy journey easier for you and baby. Breathwork, pelvic floor relaxation exercises, mindfulness practices, manual therapies and modalities may all be incorporated to help you find a new pain-free normal. We are thrilled to be able to offer Class IV laser therapy and red light therapies as part of our pain management modalities.
Virtual Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy:
Many pelvic floor dysfunctions can be treated from the comfort of your own home. Telehealth visits are available to any patient who struggles to get into a clinic, worldwide. If you would like to work with us, please send us a message to see if telehealth visits are right for you!