Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
What is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy? This a specialized branch of physical therapy focused on treating issues related to the pelvic region. This includes musculoskeletal issues, such as muscle weakness, tension, and pain, and dysfunctions related to organs like the bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. Pelvic health physical therapy can be beneficial for individuals of all genders to improve physical function and quality of life. See a list of example diagnoses included below:
Pelvic Pain:
Endometriosis
Interstitial Cystitis
Vaginismus/Vestibulodynia
Dyspareunia
Dysmenorrhea
Interstitial Cystitis
Pudendal Neuralgia
Pain or Dysfunction During Pregnancy
Pain or Dysfunction in Postpartu
Coccydynia
Chronic prostatitis/Chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Pre and Post Surgical
Preparing for and healing from a hysterectomy
C-section recovrey
Preparing for and healing from urogynecological surgeries
Preparing for and healing from prostatectomy
Preparing for and healing from gender-affirming surgeries
Preparing for and healing from any abdominal or pelvic surgery
Orthopedic Pain
Back pain
Neck pain/Headaches
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sciatica
Hip Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Urinary Function
Urinary incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Urinary Frequency
Urinary Urgency
Nocturia
Urinary hesitancy, slow stream, other voiding dysfunction
Colorectal Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Fecal Incontinence
Fecal Urgency
GERD
Hemorrhoids
Rectal prolapse
Rehabilitation from colon or other abdominal surgery
Other Pelvic-Abdominal Dysfunction
Diastasis Recti
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Transgender Health
PT for Gender-Affirming Surgeries, including top surgery, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, and metoidioplasty