Women’s Pelvic Health

The women’s health physical therapists at Body Rebuilders have been helping women regain their quality of life for the past 17 years. Our skilled female therapists will help you through your journey with women’s health issues no matter how big or small the problem.

Common diagnosis treated:

Pelvic pain
High tone pelvic floor dysfunction
Dyspareunia or painful intercourse
Vulvodynia, vulvar vesitbulitis
Interstitial cystitis
Tailbone pain/coccydynia
Pudendal neuralgia
Endometriosis
Clitorodynia

Vaginismus
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
Pre-natal and Post-partum
Pelvic organ prolapse
Urinary or fecal incontinence
Constipation
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Osteoporosis

Often women may not know they are experiencing symptoms which may be helped by a physical therapist. It can be difficult to discuss sensitive issues with your healthcare practitioner, therefore, women often suffer from chronic women’s health issues which go undiagnosed. Pelvic floor dysfunction may present as urological, bowel, vaginal or general pelvic symptoms. If you are unsure if pelvic physical therapy is appropriate for you, you may see a physical therapist for an evaluation and she will determine if you are a candidate for physical therapy. Below are a list of common symptoms experienced by many of our pelvic health patients.

Urinary frequency, urgency, or hesitancy
Painful urination
Pain during or after intercourse
Pain wearing tight fitting clothing
Pain with sitting

Vaginal pain
Clitoral, labial, or anal pain
Urinary or fecal leakage
Constipation
Pain during or after bowel movements

What to expect during your initial visit:

During your women’s health evaluation, you will be assessed in a private treatment room where you can openly discuss your condition with your physical therapist. Your therapist will ask you detailed questions about your medical history and symptoms. She will then conduct an extensive physical examination including a postural assessment, musculoskeletal examination, and internal pelvic floor exam to determine your treatment plan.

After your initial evaluation is completed, your therapist will discuss your plan of care for treatment. We believe patient education is key in gaining understanding and managing your condition. Your physical therapist will instruct you in a home exercise program, as well as self-help techniques to help foster a sense of control and empowerment in managing your symptoms. Your physical therapist will answer any questions you may have concerning your condition. We encourage open communication for you to achieve maximal benefit from your treatment. Pelvic health issues require an interdisciplinary approach to care. We will communicate with other providers in your care team including pelvic health specialists, GI specialists, urologists, mental health practitioners or any other medical health providers whom you request.

If you have any questions about our women’s health treatment, feel free to email our staff on our contact us page.