Just like muscles in other parts of the body the pelvic floor muscles can become weakened over worked or damaged.
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Pelvic floor dysfunction is very treatable and with the help of a trained professional surgery may not be needed.
These are the muscles that support the organs inside your pelvis including your bladder bowels and uterus.
Both of our pelvic floor physical therapists have received specialized training in treating many conditions including pelvic floor pain pre post natal care scar tissue.
Your pelvic floor muscles help you control when you.
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The specialty of pelvic rehabilitation has continued to grow in the fields of medicine and physical therapy to include a more comprehensive service for both men and women.
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Ogden clinic now offers pelvic floor therapy a subspecialty of our physical therapy program.
Stephanie prendergast a pelvic floor physical therapist who is a co founder and la s clinical director of the pelvic health rehabilitation center says that while information on pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women.
Your therapist will also determine if you should be referred to a physician for additional tests.
Exercises to identify and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
Go to the bathroom urinate and have bowel movements pass gas and.
Pelvic floor physical therapists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of dysfunction and pain involving the musculoskeletal structure of the pelvis.
Your physical therapist can help you gain control over your symptoms.
Susan mclaughlin specializes in the treatment of pelvic pain urinary incontinence pregnancy related pain organ prolapse as well as orthopedic dysfunctions.
A few services offered from our pelvic floor therapist include.
Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain are all common pelvic floor problems the pelvic floor encompasses the muscles ligaments and connective tissue surrounding the organs in your pelvis such as the bladder rectum and in the case of women the uterus and vagina.
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Based on the results of your evaluation your physical therapist will individualize your treatment to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and improve their function.
Examining your pelvic floor muscles.