Your Pelvic Floor Is An Integral Part Of Your Overall Health And Well-Being
Are you experiencing difficult-to-discuss symptoms, such as incontinence, pelvic pain, or sexual dysfunction? There’s no reason for you to suffer in silence! At Harter Physical Therapy in Cheney, Clearwater, or Goddard, KS, we offer pelvic floor physical therapy– a specialized branch of physical therapy that provides treatment and relief for our most private area.
The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles near the bottom of your core that supports your pelvic organs–the bowels, bladder, and, in women, the sexual organs. Pelvic floor dysfunction often leads to a host of symptoms and conditions many people are hesitant to discuss, but maintaining good pelvic health is crucial to our overall health and well-being.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the pelvic floor muscles and treating the various conditions that can arise when the pelvic floor is impaired in some way. Harter Physical Therapy in Cheney, Clearwater, or Goddard, KS is dedicated to providing safe, welcoming pelvic floor physical therapy to all our patients.
Request an appointment to learn more about how pelvic floor physical therapy can help you!
Pelvic Floor Health For Men and Women
Pelvic floor dysfunction can significantly impact our quality of life, particularly for women–however, men also need to keep their pelvic floor healthy! Urinary incontinence, including both stress incontinence and urge incontinence and pelvic pain are all pelvic conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of gender.
Men frequently utilize pelvic floor treatment to improve bladder control including urge incontinence. However, pelvic floor physical therapy can play a big role in helping people with prostate cancer manage the side effects of their cancer treatments, especially after a prostatectomy.
For women, pelvic floor rehabilitation provides relief for a whole host of conditions including incontinence, prolapse, pelvic floor muscle weakness or tightness (hypertonus), aftercare for hysterectomies, and can aid with sexual dysfunctions such as painful intercourse. It is also utilized as a major part of prenatal and postpartum care. It is common thought that incontinence after childbirth is just “normal”; although it is very common, it does not have to be a persisting symptom if treated correctly with pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Treatments To Expect During Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
The pelvic floor is a muscle that can be exercised and treated like any other! When you come in for pelvic floor physical therapy at Harter Physical Therapy in Cheney, Clearwater, or Goddard, KS, our team of experts will assess your condition and provide treatment based on your specific needs. Your treatment plan may consist of the following:
- Exercises to strengthen, relax or coordinate the pelvic floor muscles
- Bladder training
- Internal or external soft tissue mobilization
- Pelvic floor education
- Treatment of surrounding body regions that influence the pelvic floor such as low back, hips, abdomen/diaphragm, etc.
No matter the reason for your visit, our pelvic floor experts will treat your condition with kindness and discretion. In addition to treatment, therapists at Harter Physical Therapy are dedicated to providing a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable sharing symptoms and updating us on your progress.
Call Harter Physical Therapy in Cheney, Clearwater, or Goddard, KS today to request an appointment!
If you’re struggling with conditions of the pelvic floor, whether it’s pain, incontinence, or sexual dysfunction, the team of experts at Harter Physical Therapy are here for you. Request an appointment with us today to learn more about your treatment options and how pelvic floor physical therapy can benefit you!