You Don't Have to Suffer with Pelvic Pain or Incontinence

Patterson Physical Therapy has developed a team of specialty trained therapists to treat pelvic floor dysfunction and a variety of women’s health concerns. We treat pelvic floor dysfunction in children, adults, and geriatric populations. Our team will treat bowel, bladder, and sexual function disorders and works closely with the client to meet their needs. If you are uncertain if this therapy will help your needs, then we offer free consultations with one of our pelvi health specialist team members.

1. The therapist will take a detailed medical history including pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and labor and delivery.
2. You will be asked questions about bladder, bowel, and sexual function.
3. Your body as a whole will be assessed for issues with posture, flexibility, strength, and movement patterns.
4. Abdominal muscles will be checked for separation (diastasis recti).
5. Internal pelvic floor muscles may be checked for pain, muscle tone, strength, and coordination.
6. A biofeedback test to the pelvic floor muscles will be done to give visual feedback to the function of the pelvic floor.

• Manual therapy to relax tight muscles, release trigger points, break down scar tissue and reduce muscular pain.
• Exercises to strenthen the leg, pelvic floor, and abdominal muscles.
• Stretching and relaxation exercises for tight or painful muscles to improve flexibility and reduce pain.
• Exercises to improve postural alignment and body balance.
• Biofeedback reeducation of the pelvic floor muscles.
• Behavior modification and patient education regarding diet, bladder, and bowel habits.
• Modalities such as heat, ice, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.