At Independence Health System, we emphasize specialized healthcare services,
including pelvic health physical therapy. Our dedicated team of professionals
offer comprehensive care for men, women and even children experiencing
pelvic health issues.
What Is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?
Pelvic health physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy
that addresses various conditions in the pelvic region, which may significantly
impact an individual's quality of life.
Our team at Independence Health System aims to alleviate these issues through
effective treatment strategies. We treat a wide range of pelvic conditions,
including, but not limited to:
Anal/rectal pain
Constipation
Gender-affirming care
Incontinence
Male pelvic pain and incontinence
Overactive bladder
Pelvic pain/pressure
Prenatal and postpartum pain
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy
For women experiencing pelvic pain specifically due to childbearing, we
offer targeted exercises and treatments. These include the following and more:
Prenatal exercises during pregnancy
Treatment for aching backs and joints during pregnancy (exercise and aquatic therapy)
Postpartum exercises to regain abdominal/pelvic floor muscle tone
Post-cesarean section abdominal retraining and scar management
Perineal manual treatment of scars and trigger points following vaginal delivery
Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pain Relief: Exercises and manual therapy will help target painful areas.
Muscle Retraining: Using Biofeedback will help teach your body how to contract/relax muscles.
Restore and Improve Muscle Function: This helps to strengthen and/or relax
muscles to decrease episodes of urinary and bowel dysfunction as well
as symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
Increase Quality of Life: Enjoy traveling, exercise, intercourse and social
activities without fear.
What to Expect at Pelvic Floor Therapy
At your first therapy visit, the assessing therapist will ask you specific
questions about your medical and personal history to develop a greater
understanding of your condition and goals. All sessions are held in a
private room.
The therapist will perform a full musculoskeletal assessment focusing on
the mobility and strength of your hips, legs, spine and abdomen. The therapist
will then perform an internal assessment. The internal examination helps
to identify muscle strength, tension, pain and prolapse. As always, we
work with what you are comfortable with. The information gathered from
your external and internal assessment helps to determine the cause and
potential treatments for your specific concerns. From here, you and your
therapist will collaborate to develop a therapy plan that utilizes exercise,
manual therapy and modalities to help to relieve your symptoms.
Consult with a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Today
IHS has comprehensive pelvic health physical therapy services. With an
empathetic and professional approach, we aim to support our patients during
every step of their healthcare journey.
If you’re struggling with pelvic health concerns, please call your
primary provider for a pelvic health physical therapy referral. Our team
of experts is ready to help you regain control of your pelvic health and
wellbeing.
To schedule an appointment in the Butler or Clarion Areas, call
833-602-2273. For an appointment in the Westmoreland Area, please call the location directly.
