About Women's Pelvic Health
We offer an innovative approach to women’s physical therapy in a supportive environment—that’s designed by women for women.
Better Care for Better Quality of Life
Millions of women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction which can lead to urinary and/or bowel incontinence and pelvic pain. Pregnancy, childbirth, chronic constipation, chronic coughing, surgery, trauma, and aging can cause pelvic floor muscle tension, incoordination and weakness. Physical therapy may help!
At Four Pines Physical Therapy, we understand the intimacy of these issues. Our specialty-trained healthcare professionals are devoted to treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions by providing one-on-one care and customized treatment programs in a discreet and comfortable environment. Our physical therapists offer Women’s Health services and expert therapy for pelvic health and obstetrical care. Treatment can often address the cause of issues and improve your quality of life.
Our goal is to provide you with expert care in a comfortable atmosphere with plenty of patient education, so you’re at ease right from the start.
Please select a topic below to learn more about what conditions we treat and how physical therapy can help. Contact our offices today with any additional questions you may have or to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialized pelvic health therapists.
Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is a complex and multifactorial health problem affecting approximately 1 in 7 women. Often, those experiencing symptoms of chronic pelvic pain will also experience associated problems, such as bladder/bowel dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and depression/anxiety that could negatively impact the quality of life and self-image. Physical therapy may help!
We understand the intimacy of these issues. Our physical therapists have advanced, specialized training in the management and treatment of symptoms and dysfunction associated with chronic pelvic pain conditions. We are devoted to providing one-to-one care with individualized treatment programs in a peaceful and supportive environment.
How can physical therapy help?
The goal of physical therapy is to normalize pelvic floor and surrounding lumbopelvic muscle tone/activity, motor control, and coordination. Focus is on improving neuromuscular awareness to promote optimal muscle length and function. Appropriate functional strengthening to assist in pelvic girdle stability is incorporated once neuromuscular awareness/coordination and optimal muscle length are present. Education regarding proper bladder/bowel habits, postural needs, and ergonomics are also addressed to aid rehabilitative outcomes. Our Women’s Health physical therapists seek to provide the optimal treatment to address individual concerns or needs.
Bowel/Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder and bowel conditions are common health problems affecting millions of women. Often, those experiencing symptoms will limit their physical activity and social interactions, associating their symptoms with a decreased quality of life and a poor self-image. Physical therapy may help!
We understand the intimacy of these issues. Our physical therapists have advanced, specialized training in the management and treatment of symptoms and dysfunction associated with bladder and bowel conditions. We are devoted to providing one-to-one care with individualized treatment programs in a peaceful and supportive environment.
How can physical therapy help?
The goal of physical therapy is to normalize the abdominal and pelvic floor muscle tone/activity, motor control, and coordination. Pelvic floor muscle contractions (commonly known as Kegels) will be incorporated once involved musculature is in its optimal length and neuromuscular control is present. In addition, education regarding proper bladder/bowel habits, postural needs and ergonomics may positively influence rehabilitative outcomes. Our Women’s Health physical therapists seek to provide the optimal treatment to address individual concerns or needs.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is the descent of one or more pelvic structures/organs through the vaginal and rectal openings from their normal anatomical position. Although POP is more common in older women, it can affect women of all ages. Research shows that its cause is multifactorial (i.e. the effects of aging, vaginal childbirth, decreased muscle strength, etc.). At Four Pines Physical Therapy, we understand how POP can negatively influence physical activity, self-image and ultimately the quality of life. Physical Therapy may help!
Our physical therapists have advanced, specialized training in the management and treatment of symptoms and dysfunction associated with pelvic organ prolapse. We are devoted to providing one-to-one care with individualized treatment programs in a peaceful and supportive environment.
How can physical therapy help?
The goal of physical therapy is to normalize abdominal and pelvic floor muscle tone/activity, motor control, and coordination to assist in improving the support and strength of the pelvic floor musculature and aid in reducing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic floor muscle contractions (commonly known as Kegels) will be incorporated once involved musculature is in its optimal length and neuromuscular control is present. In addition, education regarding proper bladder/bowel habits, postural needs and ergonomics may positively influence rehabilitative outcomes. Our Women’s Health physical therapists seek to provide the optimal treatment to address individual concerns or needs.
Pregnancy/Postpartum Care
Our Women’s Health physical therapists have advanced, specialized training in the management of musculoskeletal conditions during and after pregnancy that may lead to pain and dysfunction.
During the prenatal period, physical and hormonal changes occur, which can affect the musculoskeletal system. These changes include altered posture, shortened muscles, potential muscle imbalances, as well as changes in spinal mobility and bony alignment.
During the postpartum phase, fluctuating hormone levels combined with additional physical changes as a result of delivery may also result in musculoskeletal concerns, such as excessive joint mobility, potential muscle imbalances, weakness of the core stabilizers and altered spinal mobility and function.
How can physical therapy help?
The goal of physical therapy during the prenatal and postpartum periods is to address spinal and pelvic joint dysfunction, instruct in exercises to address muscle weakness and imbalance, as well as provide guidance and instruction related to the modification of ADLs that may be difficult during these phases of life.
For more information, contact us at Four Pines Physical Therapy today.
