Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor disorder services at Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy provide comprehensive treatment for patients who suffer from damage or injury to the pelvic floor that can be painful and disruptive.
The pelvic floor muscles support the inner organs, provide stability to the pelvis and lower spine, and play a role in sexual appreciation. Some medical conditions may contribute to pelvic floor disorders.
Conditions
Our therapists provide person-centered therapy services to manage conditions related to pelvic floor disorders, including:
- Constipation
- Incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Pain in the pelvis, hip, abdomen, thigh, SI joint or lower back
- Pregnancy- and post-pregnancy-related pain and incontinence
- Prolapse
- Pregnancy-related muscle weakness, especially abdominal and pelvic muscles
- Post-pregnancy scars and muscle injuries
Pelvic Floor Disorder Symptoms
- Frequent urination
- Uncontrollable urge to urinate
- Unwanted loss of urine or stool (incontinence)
- Pain with intercourse
- Pregnancy/post-pregnancy pain or incontinence
- Pelvis, hip, abdomen, thigh or lower back pain
Our experts will collaborate with you and your treatment team to ensure that your rehabilitation program is tailored to your specific health needs:
- Exercises for the pelvic floor, abdominal, back, leg and hip muscles
- Manual soft tissue release techniques
- Pelvic alignment and muscle energy techniques
- Pelvic floor muscle coordination and retraining
- Pregnancy-related education and training
- Patient education for self-care techniques and dietary changes
Pelvic Floor Therapy Locations
For more information or to request an appointment, please call 877-969-7342 or fill out the form below.