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Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: 5 Things to Know

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Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: 5 Things to Know

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: 5 Things to Know
Jul 24, 2020
Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy

When you hear the term “Pelvic Health Physical Therapy,” you may wonder what exactly that means. Read on to learn some important facts about pelvic health PT!

TYPICAL TREATMENT PLAN

While traditional orthopedic physical therapy often requires multiple visits per week, pelvic health PT is different. Many conditions can be treated in one visit per week or less, and in some cases, may only require a few visits. Some chronic conditions may require a longer span of treatment.

TYPES OF PATIENTS WE TREAT

Pelvic health conditions can affect men, women and children with a variety of diagnoses. Conditions we treat include:

  • Abdominal pain/scar restrictions
  • Back pain
  • Bowel and bladder dysfunction
  • Coccyx pain
  • Diastasis recti
  • Endometriosis
  • Incontinence (fecal and urinary)
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Myalgia and Myositis
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic pain
  • Postpartum dysfunction
  • Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
  • Sacrum
  • Scar tissue management
  • Tailbone or low back pain
  • Vaginitis
  • Vulvodynia

INTERVENTIONS USED

Our team uses evidence-based practices to treat and educate each patient on their specific condition. Our approach leans heavily on education and home exercises to help our patients thrive after therapy is completed. When appropriate, manual therapies including muscle and soft tissue release, mobilization of visceral fascia, joint mobilization for proper lumbar and pelvic alignment, and breathing techniques are used. Therapeutic exercises aim to improve deep internal core strength and support.

INTERNAL EXAMS ARE OPTIONAL

For some conditions, an internal exam can help us gain the most complete information to address the patients symptoms. However, there are many things we can try without an internal exam if the patient is uncomfortable with the idea.

MOST INSURANCES COVER PELVIC HEALTH PT

A majority of insurance providers cover pelvic health physical therapy with a physician’s referral. While there are exceptions to this rule as with all specialties, we find that most cases and conditions are covered.

Pelvic health treatment is offered at our Bay City, Midland and Saginaw clinics. To learn more about pelvic health physical therapy or to request a consultation.

Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy