Women’s health

Physical therapy under the women’s health umbrella can address dysfunction of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. They also function to help a person maintain continence with any activity, and allow for sexual appreciation. When there is dysfunction in the pelvic floor, a number of things can happen: incontinence, leaking, painful intercourse, or constipation. Exercises targeting both the pelvic floor specifically, and the body as a whole are incorporated to help you achieve the best results possible. Hands on techniques are utilized both globally to the body (typically hips and low back), but also internally to the pelvic floor. This assessment and treatment technique will not be utilized unless that is something you are comfortable with. If you would feel more comfortable having another person present during your appointment, please feel free to bring them along. As a small clinic, I do not have another person available to sit in on your session.