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Fecal incontinence, or bowel leakage, is the involuntary loss of stool control, affecting daily life and confidence. Pelvic floor physical therapy offers effective treatment options to improve bowel control, strengthen muscles, and enhance quality of life.
Constipation can result from tight pelvic floor muscles that prevent proper relaxation during bowel movements. Pelvic floor physical therapy helps retrain these muscles to support better bowel function and relief.
Chronic pain is a complex and personal experience influenced by the brain's perception of threats rather than solely by tissue damage. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help address chronic pain by retraining the brain and body to respond to normal signals without pain.
Electrical stimulation activates pelvic floor muscles and nerves to reduce bladder urgency and involuntary contractions. This technique, used alone or with muscle training, helps improve control and function.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can weaken connective tissues, contributing to pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pain. Pelvic floor physical therapy offers tailored strategies to improve stability, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life.
Erectile dysfunction, often linked to pelvic floor dysfunction, can stem from physical or psychological causes. Pelvic floor therapy offers a targeted approach to improve function and overall health.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is the American Urological Association's recommended first-line treatment for interstitial cystitis, offering long-lasting relief by addressing muscle and tissue dysfunction.
Lateral elbow pain, or "Tennis Elbow," is caused by overuse of forearm muscles. Treatment includes targeted exercises, ergonomic changes, and therapy to reduce pain and restore function.
Chronic kidney disease occurs when the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood, increasing the risk of complications like heart disease. Early management is key to slowing progression and improving outcomes.
Learning to contract pelvic floor muscles involves understanding their location, practicing proper techniques, and gaining control through guided physical therapy, ensuring effective and coordinated movements.
Low back pain can be linked to dysfunction in pelvic floor and spinal stabilizing muscles. Pelvic floor therapy offers an effective approach to relieve chronic low back pain and improve stability.
Pelvic floor muscle strength is assessed using tools like palpation, electromyography, and ultrasound to evaluate resting activity, tone, and contractions during movement.
The pelvic floor muscles are controlled by unique nerve pathways from the brain, including specialized nerves for bladder and bowel sphincters, distinct from those serving other pelvic areas.
Pelvic floor physical therapy offers tailored, holistic care for neurodivergent individuals by combining sensory, motor, and emotional regulation strategies to support overall well-being.
Overactive bladder causes sudden urges to urinate, frequent bathroom trips, and sometimes leakage. It often occurs without infection and can be managed effectively with targeted therapies.
Prostatitis, marked by prostate inflammation, can cause significant discomfort. Pelvic floor therapy helps alleviate symptoms and supports long-term recovery and well-being.
Pudendal neuralgia, caused by nerve entrapment in the pelvis, mimics sciatica with symptoms like pain, tingling, and numbness. It can also trigger visceral issues such as urinary urgency and abdominal cramps.
Stress urinary incontinence occurs when increased abdominal pressure overcomes the support of pelvic floor muscles and tissues. Pelvic floor therapy can help restore strength and control.