Does your bladder control your day because you’re always running
to the restroom?
Do you have pain “down there” that is affecting your daily life?
Do you have difficulty with emptying when you go to the bathroom or feel
like something just isn’t right “down there”?
A thorough examination by a Physical Therapist of your pelvic floor may
help you resolve these concerns. Everyone has a pelvic floor; it is a
group of muscles that have a squeeze and lift action to control urinary
and anal sphincters, provide support for pelvic organs, act as an essential
component of sexual function, and work with other muscle groups to form
a solid base for the core.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can come from weakness or over activity and can
affect both men and women of all ages, sizes, and activity levels. Dysfunction
in the pelvic floor can be affected by many things, including diet, medication,
and weight. A dysfunctional pelvic floor is also the largest cause of
light incontinence in women following childbirth.
WE CAN HELP!
After evaluation, a licensed Physical Therapist can help to address the
cause of muscle dysfunction. These muscles act just like every other muscle
in our body – they need strengthening, endurance training, and flexing.
Through an evaluation, a plan is developed to address these areas and
help the patient meet his/her individual goals. A typical therapy session includes:
- Education and awareness on how different components work together or independently
and how some habits or hygiene can affect their symptoms.
- Pelvic floor exercises to contract and relax muscles and breathing techniques
to make exercises more effective.
- Hands-on manual therapy to help with posture, blood circulation, and mobility.
- Biofeedback for the pelvic floor to help a patient “see” how
the muscles are working using a read-out on a computer.
- A tailored program to match an individual’s goals
Learn more about pelvic floor physical therapy at IVCH Center for Physical
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