Pelvic Floor Therapy
Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Therapy program at Good Samaritan Hospital. Our comprehensive pelvic floor therapy program treats pain, dysfunction and weakness in the pelvic floor muscles.
The pelvic floor muscles support your pelvic organs including the bladder, rectum, uterus, urethra and vagina in women. The goal of pelvic floor therapy is to recondition the pelvic floor muscles to help improve function and strength.
Pelvic floor dysfunction may be caused by:
- Pregnancy/childbirth
- Abdominal surgeries
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Menopause
- Heavy lifting/straining
- High stress/anxiety
- Poor posture
- Muscle imbalance
Pelvic Floor Therapy Services at WMCHealth
Our pelvic floor therapists use a whole-body approach to assess your symptoms. Specialists consider your individual lifestyle, behaviors and past medical history. Using this information, your therapist will develop a customized plan to optimize your treatment.
Your unique pelvic floor therapy program may include:
- Internal manual therapy
- Pelvic floor strengthening/coordination
- Pelvic floor down training
- Core stability and coordination
- Behavioral modification
- Bladder training
- Breathing training
- Biofeedback
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Why Choose Us?
Though pelvic floor dysfunction is very common, we know that every situation and the path to a better quality of life is unique. At Good Samaritan Hospital, providers take the time to listen to each patient and understand your unique needs. Here, you will encounter compassionate and knowledgeable specialists with a drive for helping you achieve the healthiest version of yourself.
If you experience symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction, you do not have to suffer in silence. Call 855.346.2090 to schedule an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist.
Pelvic Floor Conditions We Treat
We treat a range of conditions and symptoms associated with the pelvic muscles, including:
- Bladder issues:
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary leakage
- Urgency and overactive bladder
- Bowel Issues:
- Fecal leakage/incontinence
- Constipation
- Pelvis Pain and dysfunction:
- Pelvic pain
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pain with intercourse
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Endometriosis
- Hypertonic pelvic floor
- Pregnancy related issues:
- Pain during pregnancy
- Prenatal exercise
- Diastasis recti
- Postpartum PF dysfunction
- Muscle imbalance:
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Hypertonic pelvic floor
- Abdominal weakness
- Discoordination of PF and abdominals
- Breathing pattern discoordination
For more information about pelvic floor dysfunction and the therapy services we provide, call 845.368.5253 today.