Pelvic Floor Therapy In University Heights

Pelvic Floor Therapy in University Heights for Improved Function

Do you suffer from pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, or other debilitating pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms? At In Motion Physical Therapy, our specialized pelvic floor therapy program provides personalized treatment plans to help patients alleviate discomfort, restore pelvic health, enhance musculoskeletal function, and dramatically improve quality of life.

A Personalized Approach to Pelvic Wellness

Pelvic floor dysfunction afflicts millions of Americans, causing disruptive bladder and bowel control issues alongside pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. These symptoms severely impact patients’ daily lives, hindering their ability to exercise, work, and simply enjoy normal activities without worry or embarrassment. While many attempt to self-manage symptoms or rely solely on medication, pelvic floor therapy takes a more comprehensive, restorative approach by identifying and addressing the root musculoskeletal and neuromuscular causes of dysfunction through manual therapy, biofeedback, therapeutic exercise, and patient education.

At In Motion Physical Therapy, our skilled Pelvic Floor Therapists design customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique symptoms, lifestyle factors, and goals. We help patients better understand the intricacies of the pelvic floor, while providing actionable strategies to alleviate current dysfunction and prevent recurrence.

Why Choose Pelvic Floor Therapy in University Heights?

Pelvic floor therapy is not just kegel exercises. Our Pelvic Floor Therapists utilize specialized manual techniques to relax tight, shortened, or overactive muscles, fascia and nerves contributing to dysfunction and pain. We also identify weakened muscles needing targeted strengthening, helping rebalance and stabilize the entire pelvic floor. In tandem, we provide real-time biofeedback during exercises and activities, allowing patients to optimize muscle contractions and control. Over time, patients gain increased body awareness and the tools to self-manage their symptoms.

Additionally, our Pelvic Floor Therapists act as pelvic health educators. We help patients modify activities, postures and habits that commonly contribute to dysfunction, while offering preventative strategies to integrate into daily life moving forward.
This well-rounded, evidence-based approach makes pelvic floor therapy a uniquely effective treatment solution.

Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy in University Heights

Pelvic floor therapy offers life-changing benefits, including:

1. Improved Pelvic Health
Our specialized treatment alleviates uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms associated with pelvic floor dysfunction such as:

• Pelvic pain
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Urinary and fecal incontinence
• Urgency and frequency
• Constipation
• Weakened core
• Poor posture

By restoring proper pelvic floor and core stabilization, coordination, strength and flexibility, patients enjoy improved continence, sexual function, decreased pain and optimal wellness.

2. Enhanced Musculoskeletal Function
Pelvic floor therapy examines the interconnectivity between pelvic dysfunction and common musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body contributing to symptoms, including:

• Low back pain
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Hip bursitis
• Abdominal muscle separation
• Core instability
• Muscular imbalances

Our manual therapy techniques combined with targeted strengthening help normalize muscle tone, enhance core stability, normalize gait, and optimize biomechanics and posture. Patients experience improved function during daily movements and activities.

3. Personalized Treatment
We tailor pelvic floor therapy programs based on each patient’s unique physiological makeup and lifestyle to address both the pelvic dysfunction and musculoskeletal factors at play. Custom-designed programs lead to better outcomes and patient buy-in. Patients also appreciate our sensitivity surrounding pelvic health issues.

4. Prevention & Education
A key aspect of pelvic floor therapy includes equipping patients with strategies and knowledge to prevent the recurrence of dysfunction, including:

• Postural and biomechanical optimization
• Core stabilization exercises
• Body mechanics training
• Bladder retraining for urinary concerns
• Diet modifications for bowel regularity
• Tailored fitness recommendations
• Home exercise programs

Arming patients with prevention-focused education and lifestyle modifications empowers long-term pelvic health outside of the clinic.

Pelvic Floor Therapy FAQs

What Happens During Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Sessions at our facility will include external manual therapy techniques only to address musculoskeletal dysfunction related to the pelvic floor. Based on examination findings, your therapist will employ gentle, specialized soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release, joint mobilization, scar tissue manipulation and nerve decompression internally and externally to relax overactive muscles, relieve myofascial trigger points, restore nerve gliding and improve tissue extensibility. Muscle strengthening, coordination, and endurance exercises focused on core and pelvic region then follow, often utilizing biofeedback to optimize muscle contractions during activities. As the pelvic floor stabilizes, activities become more complex and challenging. Therapists continually reassess muscle function and control, progressing exercise difficulty accordingly. We also spend considerable time reviewing preventative postural, movement and lifestyle changes.

How is Pelvic Floor Therapy Performed?
Pelvic floor therapy at our facility will be limited to external treatment approaches. Therapists perform manual therapy and guide patients through exercises, facilitating proper pelvic floor muscle contraction and coordination. Externally, therapists employ hands-on techniques to address restrictions and trigger points in muscles like the low back, hips and abdominals contributing to dysfunction. They also guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to enhance stabilization, flexibility and motor control.

How to Know if Your Pelvic Floor is Weak?
It’s often difficult for patients to know if they might have underlying pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction. Symptoms manifest quite variably. The most common include:

• Leaking urine when coughing, laughing or exercising
• Frequent urinary urgency and frequency
• Constipation or straining during bowel movements
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Low back, hip, tailbone, genital or abdominal pain
• Rectal pain or bleeding during bowel movements
• Hemorrhoids

Any of the above could signal possible pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction. Don’t hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral to one of our Pelvic Floor Therapists for a full assessment and treatment. Catching issues early helps optimize outcomes.

About The Author

Imagine overcoming limitations and regaining your physical strength. Dr. Joseph Moskowitz believes in tailored care and utilizes innovative techniques to create unique solutions for each patient’s journey.

Meet Your Pelvic Floor Therapists in University Heights

Dr. Joseph Moskowitz, PT, DPT
Our compassionate, skilled Pelvic Floor Therapists pursue advanced training in pelvic dysfunction, women’s health, colorectal therapy and more. Leverage their expertise in relieving and preventing debilitating symptoms, while optimizing function.

Take Control of Your Pelvic Health

If you’re suffering from pelvic dysfunction symptoms, pelvic floor therapy could provide the long-lasting relief you’ve been hoping for. Call In Motion Physical Therapy in University Heights today!