Treatment of pelvic floor problems has advanced significantly over the last ten years. In addition to identifying specific pelvic muscle issues, we now know that other physiological systems influence the overall function of the pelvic floor. This is why, during your assessment, your therapist will assess your hips, lower back, rib cage and even breathing patterns. As pelvic physical therapists, we are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive, life-improving treatment plan to each of our patients.
- Biofeedback and neuromotor re-education for enhanced training of pelvic floor musculature
- Electromyography for testing and treatment of voiding difficulties
- Bladder testing for emptying ability
- Bladder and bowel diaries for food and regularity assessment
- Myofascial release- internal and external muscles
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Trigger point release
- Connective tissue release
- Visceral and neural mobilization
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Muscle relaxation and/or re-education
- Stretching
- Gentle and/or restorative yoga
- Core strengthening including pelvic floor exercises
- Education about appropriate exercises
- Home exercise program
- Postural re-education and relaxation techniques
- Patient education for functional activities of daily living
- Modalities for pain management including application of TENs, IF esim, NMR, heat and cold
- Electrical stimulation for assistance with regaining pelvic floor function
The Kegel – What It Is and Who Should Do It.
When you intentionally contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles, this is what is commonly referred to as a “Kegel.”
Dr. Arnold Kegel, an American gynecologist, aimed to help women regain bladder control and sexual function after childbirth. In his studies, he developed the methodology to measure the strength of voluntary pelvic floor contractions. He discovered that by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, women could improve bladder, sexual and bowel function.
Today we have much more advanced methods and technologies to test pelvic floor function. It’s important to know that pelvic floor function is important to everyone – men, women and children alike. Our Pelvic Physical Therapy team are trained and certified to assess, identify, and develop pelvic floor treatment for a variety of pelvic issues.
Treatment of pelvic floor problems has advanced significantly over the last ten years. In addition to identifying specific pelvic muscle issues, we now know that other physiological systems influence the overall function of the pelvic floor. This is why, during your assessment, your therapist will assess your hips, lower back, rib cage and even breathing patterns. As pelvic physical therapists, we are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive, life-improving treatment plan to each of our patients.