09 Feb Pelvic Health & How PT Fits In
Women of all ages face a wide variety of pelvic health concerns: myofascial pelvic pain, leaking, lower back pain, pregnancy and post-partum care and more. In fact, many women aren’t aware that Physical Therapy also has a pelvic healthcare focus, along with the well-known musculoskeletal areas of treatment.
How PT Can Help:
A really good example is bladder leakage. Treated as both common -and sometimes inevitable – especially with aging and after childbirth, many women are only offered specialty pads, one-size-fits-all exercises, and occasionally medication. While leakage is common, it isn’t normal – which is an important distinction.
The great thing about Physical Therapy is how individualized it is. Unlike a cookie-cutter solution, a Physical Therapist assesses each patient specifically and then develops a custom treatment plan for that unique patient. For an issue like bladder leaks, the generic exercises recommended in magazines and hand-outs often won’t fix the problem. Sometimes, a pelvic health Physical Therapist will determine that specific muscle tightness is a problem – not muscle weakness, and the Physical Therapist will devise the appropriate treatment regimen.
At Body One PT, we are committed to the total musculoskeletal health of our patients, and are proud to offer pelvic healthcare at both our Fishers and Zionsville locations. Dr. Amy Poynter, our Pelvic Health specialist, sees patients at both locations. She’ll discuss your concerns, provide information about the assessment, any findings, and provide expert recommendations. You’ll also be able to ask any questions you may have.
It’s important to note that both men and women can be affected by pelvic health conditions, and Body One PT is proud to provide excellent pelvic healthcare to patients at both our Fishers and Zionsville clinics. If you’re dealing with one of the frustrating but common pelvic health conditions we treat daily, don’t let it keep you from living your life to the fullest: call or click today! Body One PT is locally owned and operated, with three locations serving Central Indianapolis: North Indy/Carmel, Fishers, and Zionsville. No matter what musculoskeletal problem is keeping you from your goals, we’re ready to tackle it together – call or click to get started!
