Pelvic floor physical therapy is specialized physical therapy for people who have pelvic floor dysfunction. Your pelvic floor muscles are a hammock of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that are responsible for several key functions including bowel and bladder function, postural and organ support, and support sexual and reproductive health. When your pelvic floor muscles and other associated structures are not functioning optimally, problems can arise.

Many people may assume that pelvic floor problems are a normal part of childbirth or aging, but there is actually much that can be done to improve these symptoms with PT.

An evaluation with a pelvic floor PT can play a vital role as this helps determine the involvement of the musculoskeletal components and can assist patients in determining their best course of action to get the fastest results in treatment.

Pelvic floor conditions we specialize in treating at BCHC:

• Bladder problems, including leakage, frequent urge, or pain
• Bowel problems, including constipation or leakage
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Conditions related to pregnancy and postpartum care, including preparing for labor/delivery as well as help fully healing after birth
• Pelvic pain conditions including painful intercourse (some examples may include endometriosis, interstitial cystitis and more)
• Post menopause concerns, including bladder leakage and/or painful intercourse
• Post surgical care (i.e. post hysterectomy)
• Post cancer care, especially after breast, abdominal, or gynecological cancers
• Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
• Male pelvic floor concerns including leakage, post prostate cancer care, and pelvic pain
• Pediatric concerns including accidents, constipation, bed wetting

Our specialized pelvic floor PTs at BCHC have a combined 15 years of experience in treating pelvic floor conditions. We provide high-quality manual therapy interventions including treatment to the pelvic floor muscles, connective tissue mobilization, visceral mobilization and other myofascial techniques. Exercise interventions are utilized to improve pelvic floor and core function, restore healthy movement patterns and promote return to the activities you love- whether it is exercise, carrying your children, traveling, or just everyday life. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this specialty.

Please speak to your provider to see if pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you.