Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Everyone has a pelvic floor. This personal area is made up of a sling of muscles and tissues that support our abdominal organs and contain a compact and complex passageway for many of our vital bodily functions (urination, defecation, and sex). As pelvic floor physical therapists, we are here to walk alongside you in improving your symptoms and getting you back to doing what you love without hesitation. Just because pelvic floor issues are common does not mean they are normal. Talk to a pelvic floor physical therapist today to see if you would benefit from treatment.
Pelvic Floor Injuries We Treat
We can help you if you’re experiencing…
Stress Urinary Incontinence
The International Continence Society defines stress urinary incontinence as a “Complaint of involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion including sporting activities, or on sneezing or coughing.” (ics.org)
Urge Incontinence
A sudden intense urge to use the bathroom, is often known as “key in the lock” syndrome. This can occur with or without loss of urine.
Pain with Intercourse/Penetration
This can occur at various stages of life – not just during the fourth trimester!
Back or Pelvic Girdle Pain
Low back, sacroiliac, or posterior hip/glute pain can sometimes be related to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is the descent or change in position of the vagina, uterus, bladder/urethra, or rectum that causes feelings of bulging, pelvic pressure, low backache, or incomplete bowel or bladder emptying. Pelvic floor therapy can assist in assessing this condition; a pelvic floor therapist can examine you, guide treatment, and consult with or refer you to specialists to ensure you can make informed decisions about your care.
Overactive Bladder (OAB)
OAB often refers to difficulty with urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia that may or may not include urge incontinence. The first line of treatment for OAB usually involves education, behavioral modifications, management of fluid intake, and pelvic floor training but may also be used in tandem with pharmacological interventions.
Vaginismus & Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia is pain with intercourse that can sometimes be caused by involuntary tensing or spasming of superficial pelvic floor muscles (vaginismus). Physical therapy aims to help relax and lengthen areas of tension, restore the full range of motion of the muscles, and teach the patient ways to decrease their pain experience.
Perineal Tearing
Sometimes during labor and delivery, there can be varying degrees of injury to the skin, muscle, and soft tissue of the perineum. These injuries are often repaired soon after birth. Still, they can require time and concerted effort through pelvic floor therapy to regain muscle control/coordination.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
POP is the descent or change in position of the vagina, uterus, bladder/urethra, or rectum that causes feelings of bulging, pelvic pressure, low backache, or incomplete bowel or bladder emptying. Pelvic floor therapy can assist in assessing this condition.
Prostatectomy
Surgical removal of the prostate can lead to urinary incontinence problems. Pelvic floor exercises and medications are the first lines of treatment for post-op urinary leakage. (clevelandclinic.com)
Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP)
CPP is pain in the lower abdomen, genitals, perineum, groin, tailbone, or anus that lasts longer than six months and may cause difficulty emptying bowel/bladder or impair sexual function. Nearly 1 in 7 American women ages 18-50 suffer from chronic pelvic pain. CPP is complex and can be caused by one or multiple conditions, including interstitial cystitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, low back pain, depression, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or other peripartum pelvic problems.
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Sherwood
P: (971) 213 – 3335
F: (971) 213 – 3389
Bethany
P: (971) 979 – 0979
F: (971) 979 – 0997

Hours
Mon – Thurs: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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