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PELVIC HEALTH/WOMEN’S HEALTH

Women’s health issues often originate with the pelvic floor muscles.  When these muscles are underactive or weak, symptoms such as prolapse and incontinence can result.  When they are overactive or have excessive tension, discomfort and even painful symptoms may be present. You may benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy if you have a diagnosis such as:

  • urinary incontinence

  • pain with intercourse (dyspareunia)

  • vaginismus

  • vestibulitis or vulvodynia

  • coccyx pain

  • pelvic organ prolapse

  • genitourinary syndrome of menopause

  • piriformis syndrome

  • sciatica

  • pelvic pain/dysfunction

  • bowel dysfunction

  • constipation

  • fecal incontinence

  • abdominal pain

  • pudendal neuralgia

ANTEPARTUM & POSTPARTUM

A woman’s body experiences many changes during pregnancy. These musculoskeletal changes can be painful and challenging. Your needs during pregnancy are unique and often change as your pregnancy progresses.  Physical therapy can reduce your pain, prevent symptoms from becoming chronic, and keep you at your physical best. During pregnancy you may experience:

  • low back pain

  • instability of the sacroiliac joints

  • sciatica

  • rib pain

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

  • round ligament pain

  • vulvar varicosities

  • coccyx pain

  • pubic symphysis dysfunction

  • pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

In the postpartum months your body again experiences many changes.  Clinical research supports rehabilitation after a normal or challenging delivery or pregnancy to address—or prevent—the following:

  • incontinence

  • prolapse

  • painful intercourse

  • pelvic floor dysfunction

  • diastasis recti (separation of abdominal wall)

  • pubic symphysis pain

  • coccyx pain

  • back pain

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

The physical therapist at Restore has specialized training to determine if you have any postpartum dysfunction and to address the dysfunction.

MENOPAUSE (PRE or POST)

Whether your menopause is natural or induced, there are many physical changes that take place. These changes can be musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, vulvovaginal, or cognitive. Symptoms of urinary urge or incontinence, constipation or fecal staining, pain during sex, low libido, abdominal or pelvic pain may result in depression, embarrassment, dependence on medications, or withdrawal from living a full active life. All of these are treatable conditions, but most women, and many of their doctors, don't realize there are physical therapists with highly specialized training in this area of practice available to help you get your life back. At Restore we are trained to help you through the transition.

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ORTHOPEDICS

Restore Physical Therapy staff believes no condition exists in isolation. A comprehensive evaluation of your movement and function will be completed to determine the root cause.  You may have an underlying orthopedic issue (such as hip pain, low back pain, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction) related to your pelvic floor or obstetrics issues. Typically your symptoms will be addressed with manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.

OSTEOPOROSIS  

A diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis can often cause concern, and the fear of falling and experiencing a fracture can be debilitating. There are safe ways to move and exercise that can prevent falls and fractures, and there are exercises that can be done that help maintain bone density and prevent further bone loss.  The staff at Restore Physical Therapy can guide you through a program and make sure you remain active, safely.