What Is Pelvic Conditions That Floor Dysfunction?? Might Benefit From

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PDF) refers to a wide range of problems that Physical Therapy occur when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weak, tight, or there Conditions that might benefit from is an impairment of the sacroiliac Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy without joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip medicine or invasive procedures or joint. include: What Will Therapy The pelvic floor is made up of Bowel & bladder problems Include? muscles and other tissues that form a sling from the pubic bone to the Urinary retention Physical therapy treatment may include education in posture and tailbone. They assist in supporting body mechanics and/or correction of the abdominal and pelvic organs, (painful periods) and help to control bladder, bowel muscle imbalances in the trunk, lower Obstetrical dysfunction and sexual activity. and even upper extremities through Pelvic-muscle dysfunction strength and flexibility exercises. Pelvic organ Urinary or Treatment also may include specific manual therapy techniques for the Pelvic or genital joints or muscles in the area, Vaginal or rectal pain, including the pelvic-floor muscles. or pressure Injury to both muscle and Painful or uncomfortable To promote relaxation or strengthen nerves can result in the intercourse the muscles the following may also be following symptoms: included in your treatment plan. These conditions may be a result of Difficulty sitting muscle, connective tissue, joint, scar Education about what is causing Frequent or difficulty urination tissue or nerve problems. your pain and how you can help Pain in the hips or lower yourself abdomen. Individualized therapy & exercise Constipation programs Painful intercourse (Dysparunia) Treatment to reduce pain Vaginal Pain () and/or myofascial Pubic Bone Pain release to decrease muscle Coccyx Pain (Pain in the tailbone) tension and pain Prolapse (Falling Bladder, Rectum) Bladder & bowel retraining Urinary/Fecal Incontinence Restoration or improvement of Penial Pain movement in tight joints Recti (Abdominal Softening of scar tissue separation) Core strength training Rectum/Anal pain Core Poor erection/ejaculation Most insurances accepted. The ultimate goal is to reduce or relieve pain. WHAT TO EXPECT Your first will include an initial evaluation to determine the appropriate Physical course of treatment. The evaluation is performed in a comfortable, private exam room by a therapist who is Therapy experienced in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic-floor muscle dysfunction. For Pelvic

The therapist will begin the evaluation Pain with an interview to identify your About Our Specialist specific problems and their effect on Lynne Pominville, PT your daily activities. This will be Physical Therapist followed by examinations of your posture and body alignment, spine Lynne is a Physical Therapist and hips for joint mobility and skin specializing in pelvic floor therapy for and other soft tissues in the area for both adults and children. She treats mobility. men and women for a large span of pelvic floor issues and is continuing The therapist also will perform tests for education coursework for this muscle strength, flexibility and control, important health condition. and will specifically evaluate the pelvic-floor muscle.

Following the evaluation the therapist will discuss the results with you and provide you with education regarding your specific condition and expectations of therapy.

The therapist will answer all of your questions and will work with you to establish a treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation and your goals for therapy.

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