Pregnancy and Postpartum Rehab

Why come to Physical Therapy during pregnancy and postpartum?

• FYZICAL Amarillo Western Crossing has therapists who have certification specific for pregnancy and postpartum as well as specialized training in all pelvic floor dysfunction
• Physical Therapists are the musculoskeletal experts who can help provide an accurate treatment diagnosis
• Studies indicate women that receive pelvic health training pre and post-partum have improved quality of life during each phase

Pregnancy

• Utilize PARmed-X to determine safe level activity
• Prevent and relieve common discomforts such as tailbone, back and hip pain or carpal tunnel syndrome
• Maintain muscle tone utilizing safe and supervised exercises
• Birth Preparation including instruction in perineal stretching, birth positions, breathing and pushing techniques to decrease likelihood of third and fourth degree tearing and prolapse

Postpartum

• Address any pelvic floor dysfunction; including pelvic pain, painful intercourse, prolapse, incontinence and constipation
• Address upper and lower back pain
• Improve c-section and perineal scarring
• Improve diastasis recti with focus on improving load transfer
• Guide patient in return to exercise and complete testing to determine when patient is ready for higher impact activities such as running, jumping etc.