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Physical Therapy addresses orthopedic and musculoskeletal issues that may result in bladder, bowel, and/or sexual dysfunction. Often, patients will require pelvic floor strengthening for weak muscles or pelvic floor relaxation/down training for tight or overactive muscles.
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Strengthening your Pelvic Floor can help decrease that feeling.
Everyone has a pelvic floor. It’s made up of muscles that support your trunk, control urination and defecation, and play a role in sexual function. A healthy pelvic floor allows you to be in control of your bathroom habits, enjoy sexual activity, and build a strong core.
When you have pelvic floor dysfunction, your pelvic muscles/floor may have difficulty relaxing or working together. Pelvic floor dysfunction may lead to:
Urinary or fecal leakage
Frequent/urgent need to relieve your bladder/bowels
Constipation
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic/rectal dysfunction
Pelvic/groin pain
Pain during sex
If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions, you may want to set up a 30-minute consultation with one of our experts.
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When you begin your pelvic floor therapy, first you’ll do an evaluation. Your physical therapist will complete a thorough evaluation that includes assessing overall movement patterns, strength, and tissue/joint restrictions that are often related to pelvic floor concerns.
The physical therapist will explain the details, benefits and potential risks of an external and/or internal pelvic floor assessment. Informed consent is of the utmost priority and the patient always has the right to refuse or stop an assessment or treatment
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