Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Pelvic floor physical therapy is provided by therapists with advanced training. Therapy can help people who are having any of the following symptoms:

• Pelvic pain
• Abdominal pain
• Pain with intercourse (also called dyspareunia)
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary urgency and/or frequency
• Fecal incontinence
• Coccyx pain
• Pregnancy-related pain an postpartum care
• Constipation
• Testicular pain

What To Expect During a Visit

• Therapy sessions will take place in a private treatment room.
• Depending on the condition, a physical therapist will:
  • Examine hip and abdominal strength and flexibility
  • Examine pelvic floor muscle strength and tenderness. This can be done externally or with a vaginal or rectal exam. 
• A home exercise program will be designed to assist patients in reaching their goals.
• The duration and frequency of appointments depends on the patient's condition, examination findings, patient's goals, and other factors.
• Appointments generally last 45 minutes.

Related Clinical Care

• Menopause and Sexual Health Clinic
• Vulvar Vaginal Diseases Clinic
• Urology Clinic
• Gastroenterology
• Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Clinic