PELVIC REHABILITATION
Do you map out public restrooms? Are you afraid to laugh, cough or sneeze?
Weakness, trauma, and/or poor coordination of pelvic muscles can lead to urinary and fecal incontinence, back and hip pain and pelvic organ prolapse. At Summit Physical Therapy, we want you to laugh out loud, go for that jog, jump on a trampoline with your kids all without the fear of leakage.
Do you have chronic pelvic pain interfering with bowel/bladder function or intercourse?
Chronic pelvic pain can result from digestion issues, trauma, surgical procedures, and/or pregnancies leading to painful bowel/bladder habits and poor tolerance of intercourse. We want you to enjoy your body & intimacy again.
Meet with one of our specially trained Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists to get you back to your best self. Your plan will include an extensive review of history, physical assessment, education regarding pelvic anatomy and function. Treatment will be uniquely designed to help you reach your goals. Don’t be afraid. Remember, pelvic floor dysfunction is common NOT normal!
What to expect at the first appointment
An initial evaluation will begin with a thorough review of history, and assessment of current symptoms. Pelvic floor dysfunction can involve surrounding muscles, joints, and nerves. A physical therapist will assess low back, hips, and abdomen for contributing factors. An internal pelvic exam is usually performed at the first appointment. The physical therapist will perform a manual assessment either vaginally or rectally to identify coordination, sensation, strength, and areas of pain. Accommodations are made to ensure comfort and privacy.
Developing a Plan of Care
The Physical Therapist will review the findings from the initial evaluation. Associations will be made from history and current symptoms to develop a plan to improve strength and coordination of musculature and/or reduce pain and muscle guarding.
Biofeedback Training
Surface or internal vaginal/rectal sensors are used to assess muscle activity and coordination. Goals may include recruitment and strengthening of pelvic musculature to reduce episodes of incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and/or diastasis recti. Trials in various positions, postures, and movements are utilized to carry over to real-life situations. Biofeedback is also helpful to train muscles to relax and reduce pain with bowel/bladder function and intercourse.
