Pelvic Floor Therapy- Women

There are muscles in the vagina and rectum called the Pelvic Floor Muscles. These muscles assist with bladder, bowel, and sexual function as well as in daily function. Dysfunction can lead to weakness, pelvic pain or embarrassing situations.

At Doylestown Health, we can help you!

We have highly skilled and specially trained female physical therapists who specialize in treating the pelvic floor in private treatment rooms.

Health Information

Symptoms

Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction will vary for each patient and can include, but are not limited to:

  • Difficulty and/or excessive straining during a bowel movement
  • Difficulty with returning to previous activity after having a baby or surgery
  • Feeling like you need to urinate frequently
  • Leaking urine with coughing/jumping/running/sneezing/laughing
  • Leaking urine when going to the bathroom
  • Low back pain or pelvic pain
  • Loss of stool
  • Pain during or after intercourse
  • Pain or pressure in the lower abdomen, vagina, or rectum

Conditions

Conditions we treat include:

Bladder:

  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Urinary Incontinence - Urge or Stress Incontinence

Pregnancy related symptoms including:

  • Back pain
  • Diastasis Rectus
  • Osteitis pubis
  • Post-Partum related symptoms
  • Sacroiliac (SI) pain

Pain:

  • Athletic Pubalgia
  • Endometriosis
  • Pelvic Pain including Coccyx Pain, Vulvodynia
  • Sexual Dysfunction such as Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, PGAD

Bowel Dysfunction:

  • Constipation or difficulty having a bowel movement
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Rehab before or after:

  • Abdominal surgery
  • Bladder sling
  • Hysterectomy

And so much more…

Treatments

As licensed female pelvic floor physical therapists, we are trained to perform internal (inside) vaginal and/or rectal examinations of the pelvic floor muscles. Our exam differs from Gynecologist exams in that we do not use a speculum or stirrups, and we are gently assessing the function of the pelvic floor muscles in a private room.  Our goal is to perform a thorough evaluation to obtain accurate and important information to help you reach your goals.

Treatment Approaches

  • Biofeedback
  • Exercises including stretching and strengthening
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Manual therapeutic techniques to the pelvis (abdomen, low back, hips), vagina and rectum
  • Patient education including activity modification instruction, bowel and bladder training

How Do I Get Started?

First, you need a prescription from your physician that refers you for pelvic floor physical therapy. Then, you can call us to schedule your first appointment or for additional information.

Therapy is typically once a week, but it varies depending on the case. Sessions last 50-60 minutes. Your therapist will work with you to do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Health Information

Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction will vary for each patient and can include, but are not limited to:

  • Difficulty and/or excessive straining during a bowel movement
  • Difficulty with returning to previous activity after having a baby or surgery
  • Feeling like you need to urinate frequently
  • Leaking urine with coughing/jumping/running/sneezing/laughing
  • Leaking urine when going to the bathroom
  • Low back pain or pelvic pain
  • Loss of stool
  • Pain during or after intercourse
  • Pain or pressure in the lower abdomen, vagina, or rectum

Conditions we treat include:

Bladder:

  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Urinary Incontinence - Urge or Stress Incontinence

Pregnancy related symptoms including:

  • Back pain
  • Diastasis Rectus
  • Osteitis pubis
  • Post-Partum related symptoms
  • Sacroiliac (SI) pain

Pain:

  • Athletic Pubalgia
  • Endometriosis
  • Pelvic Pain including Coccyx Pain, Vulvodynia
  • Sexual Dysfunction such as Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, PGAD

Bowel Dysfunction:

  • Constipation or difficulty having a bowel movement
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Rehab before or after:

  • Abdominal surgery
  • Bladder sling
  • Hysterectomy

And so much more…

As licensed female pelvic floor physical therapists, we are trained to perform internal (inside) vaginal and/or rectal examinations of the pelvic floor muscles. Our exam differs from Gynecologist exams in that we do not use a speculum or stirrups, and we are gently assessing the function of the pelvic floor muscles in a private room.  Our goal is to perform a thorough evaluation to obtain accurate and important information to help you reach your goals.

Treatment Approaches

  • Biofeedback
  • Exercises including stretching and strengthening
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Manual therapeutic techniques to the pelvis (abdomen, low back, hips), vagina and rectum
  • Patient education including activity modification instruction, bowel and bladder training

First, you need a prescription from your physician that refers you for pelvic floor physical therapy. Then, you can call us to schedule your first appointment or for additional information.

Therapy is typically once a week, but it varies depending on the case. Sessions last 50-60 minutes. Your therapist will work with you to do our best to accommodate your schedule.