Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a treatment delivered by specifically trained physical therapists to address pelvic pain and pelvic floor issues that many women experience at some point in their lives. These issues may be a result of sports injury, childbirth, menopause or aging, but pelvic floor dysfunction can affect anyone. Muscles in the pelvic area may become tight or weak leading to a variety of painful or debilitating ailments that can affect your daily life. A physical therapist will perform a musculoskeletal examination to determine what specific type of treatment you will need which may include manual therapy, strengthening, flexibility and/or relaxation techniques. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a relatively new type of physical therapy that many people may not be familiar with or may be too embarrassed to talk about. As a result many problems go untreated. The goal of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is to improve your function and quality of life.

 

Pelvic issues that we treat:

    • Bladder Discomfort

    • Bowel Movement Pain

    • Chronic Pelvic Pain

    • Coccygodynia (Tailbone Pain)

    • Constipation

    • Diastasis Recti (Tummy Separation)

    • Difficulty Emptying the Bladder

    • Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)

    • Dysuria (Pain with Urination)

    • Endometriosis

    • Fecal incontinence / Leakage

    • Frequency / Urgency of Urination

    • Incontinence / Urinary Leakage

    • Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)

    • Low back / Abdominal / Sacro-iliac (SI) Pain

    • Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia

    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

    • Pregnancy Related Issues

    • Prenatal and Postpartum Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

    • Scar Tissue Adhesions from Episiotomy or Abdominal Surgery

    • Vaginismus

    • Vulvar / Vaginal Pain Syndrome

We also provide proactive and preventative treatment such as strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles before and/or during pregnancy to prevent diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse or for preparation of childbirth. Please call Blue Sky if you do not see your specific problem listed above to learn if we can treat your problem.

Treatment may include the following techniques:

        • Internal Vaginal Examination and Treatment

        • Manual Techniques for Lumbopelvic Alignment

        • Postural Education and Exercises

        • Soft Tissue Mobilization / Myofascial Release

        • Trigger Point Release

        • Motor Control Training for Pelvic Floor, Hip and Core Muscles

        • Pelvic, Hip and Core Muscle Strengthening and Flexibility

        • Relaxation Techniques / Guided Imagery and Biofeedback

        • Diaphragmatic Breathing

      Treatments are performed by a specially trained physical therapist in a private treatment room. For the most successful treatment of pelvic dysfunction, patients are educated in the role and function of the lumbo-pelvic girdle and pelvic floor muscles as related to their specific dysfunction. A progressive home program for symptom management is also prescribed.

      Contact Blue Sky in Denver to learn more about how our physical therapist can help you address your specific Pelvic Floor Issues.

      *Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is offered through our wellness company, Blue Sky Pilates and Wellness, and therefore is a self-pay service that we do not submit through insurance. Please call our office or click here for more information regarding price and appointment set up.