Pelvic Physical Therapy

Range of Motion & Pelvic Physical Therapy offers pelvic rehabilitation to those who have discomfort or disability associated with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Signs and symptoms include:

• Pelvic pain
• Vulvar or vaginal pain
• Discomfort with intercourse
• Low back pain
• Tailbone pain
• Postpartum abdominal muscle separation
• Urinary incontinence
• Changes in urinary frequency
• Urinary urgency
• Postpartum scar tissue
• Constipation
• Fecal incontinence

These signs and symptoms can arise from the the following causes.

• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Heavy lifting
• Menopause
• Obesity
• Compromised connective tissue (congenitally or otherwise)
• Obesity
• Surgery
• Radiation treatments

We would begin your treatment by taking a thorough history and conducting a comprehensive physical evaluation, which would be followed by interventions that would include:

• Manual therapy, including myosfascial release, deep tissue massage, scar mobilization and more
• Comprehensive strength, flexibility, and stabilization exercise program focused on core, and pelvic floor musculature
• Bowel and bladder re-education techniques with diary instruction
• Muscle relaxation and reeducation techniques
• Postural stabilization exercises
• Muscle re-education using biofeedback techniques
• Home exercise programs designed to enhance functional mobility and competency

This is not a comprehensive list of the causes, signs, symptoms and interventions associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. Each patient presents with individual challenges and our approach will be tailored to your specific needs.

If something seems just a little off, it would likely do you some good to make an appointment and allow us to have a look.