Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvic floor. This type of therapy is often used to treat a variety of conditions related to pelvic pain, dysfunction, or injury. It aims to improve the strength, flexibility, and function of the pelvic floor muscles.

Conditions Treated with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

• Pelvic Pain: Chronic pelvic pain, including pain during intercourse, can be addressed through pelvic physical therapy.
• Urinary Incontinence: Therapy can help manage and improve symptoms of urinary leakage and urgency.
• Fecal Incontinence: Similar to urinary incontinence, therapy can help control bowel movements.
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse: This occurs when pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum) drop from their normal position.
• Postpartum Recovery: Therapy can aid in recovery from childbirth-related issues such as perineal tears or episiotomies.
• Pre- and Post-Surgical Conditions: Helps in recovery from surgeries like hysterectomy or prostatectomy.

Techniques and Approaches

• Manual Therapy: Involves hands-on techniques to massage and manipulate the pelvic floor muscles.
• Biofeedback: Uses sensors and visual feedback to help patients learn to control pelvic floor muscles.
• Pelvic Floor Exercises: Includes exercises like Kegels to strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles.
• Electrical Stimulation: Helps stimulate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles using mild electrical pulses.
• Behavioral Techniques: Addresses lifestyle and behavioral changes to manage symptoms, such as bladder training.

Goals of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

• Pain Reduction: Alleviating chronic pelvic pain.
• Improved Muscle Function: Strengthening and improving coordination of pelvic floor muscles.
• Enhanced Quality of Life: Reducing symptoms that impact daily life, such as incontinence.
• Postural and Breathing Techniques: Improving overall body posture and breath control to support pelvic health.

Our pelvic floor physical therapy in Ft. Pierce, Florida is conducted by specially trained physical therapists and can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction.

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