Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Pelvic floor symptoms and conditions we treat

Pelvic floor dysfunction may be associated with numerous conditions across your life, from childbirth to trauma. Additionally, it can cause painful symptoms that disrupt your quality of life. A few conditions and symptoms we treat include:

• Pregnancy and postpartum: During pregnancy, pelvic floor therapy may help alleviate discomfort, reduce worsening bladder and bowel symptoms, and prepare you for labor and delivery as well as postpartum recovery. Check with your OBGYN if this is a safe option for you. During the postpartum period, it is generally advised to return to pelvic floor physical therapy after seeing your OBGYN for your six-week follow-up. But you can always ask your provider for a referral to return sooner if needed. Continuing with your physical therapist while postpartum can improve your recovery and get you back to your normal activities sooner and with less discomfort.
• Bladder and bowel control: Our pelvic floor physical therapists can teach you exercises and behavior modifications to better control urinary and bowel functions.
• Pelvic pain: Depending on what’s causing your pain, you may benefit from biofeedback, manual therapy, exercises such as postural training, stretching and strengthening, or changes to daily activities.
• Pelvic organ prolapse: We can help you with lifestyle changes and prescribe exercises and devices to alleviate symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
• Painful sex: Some conditions that cause painful intercourse can be treated through pelvic floor physical therapy.

Pelvic floor therapy techniques and treatments offered

At Baylor Scott & White, you can benefit from numerous techniques and treatments to help you control, relax and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

What to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy

A primary care doctor, OBGYN or other provider may refer you to pelvic floor physical therapy. We’ll start with a conversation to understand your condition, how it affects your daily activities and any concerns you might have.

You will then have a private, one-on-one evaluation with a physical therapist, who will holistically assess the strength and muscle coordination of your hips, lower back and pelvic floor. Based on this evaluation, your medical history and diagnosis, your physical therapist will create a treatment plan that meets your needs. The plan may address a range of physical and behavioral aspects of your pelvic floor dysfunction.

You’ll receive guidance in the clinic and exercises to perform at home so you can relieve discomfort, improve function and go about your life with confidence.