Pelvic Physical Therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy devoted to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunction related to the pelvis. As a physical therapist specializing in treating the pelvis, I have had advanced training in working with men, women and children experiencing pelvic floor disorders. Here is a brief list (not comprehensive, by any means!) of the common diagnoses treated in pelvic PT:
Women:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Fecal Incontinence
- Constipation
- Urinary Urgency/Frequency
- Voiding Dysfunction
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Vestibulitis/Vestibulodynia
- Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Levator Ani Syndrome
- Coccydynia
Men:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Fecal Incontinence
- Constipation
- Urinary Urgency/Frequency
- Chronic Prostatitis (non-bacterial)
- Post-Prostatectomy Urinary/Bowel Dysfunction
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Testicular/Penile Pain
- Coccydynia
- Levator Ani Syndrome
Children:
- Daytime Accidents
- Fecal Soiling
- Diarrhea
- Enuresis (Bedwetting)
- Constipation
- Urinary Urgency/Frequency
- Voiding Dysfunction/Frequent UTIs
- Functional Abdominal Pain
For additional information, check out my recent podcast on pelvic PT:
Also, enjoy the following pages below:
What is Pelvic Physical Therapy and Why Doesn’t EVERYONE know about it? by my friend and colleague, Tracy Sher at PelvicGuru.com
10 Common Misconceptions of Pelvic Physical Therapy written by Jessica Reale (previously Powley) at PelvicGuru.com
Introducing Pelvic Physical Therapy for Children written by Jessica Reale while working at Proaxis Therapy
Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact me!