Disclaimer: At Fyzical New Orleans clinics, our therapists do not currently specialize in pelvic floor therapy, however; basic treatment can be initiated, and the patient can then be referred to a specialist.
At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, we take a collaborative and holistic approach to successfully treat patients with pelvic floor conditions. Our therapists have had extensive coursework in the area of pelvic floor health allowing them to effectively address our patients’ issues as they move through different stages of life.
Therapeutic Treatment for the following:
- Urinary Incontinence - Stress, Urge or Mixed
- Post-Partum Incontinence
- Fecal Incontinence
- Vulvar Pain Syndromes
- Rectal Pain Syndromes
- Pre-and Post-Partum Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions (back pain, episiotomy scar, pelvic muscle weakness, diastases)
- Post Prostatectomy
- Prolapse Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Constipation
- Pelvic Pain
- Dyspareunia
- Episiotomy scar
- Muscle spasm
- Pubic symphysis diastasis
- Interstitial cystitis
Treatment varies dependent upon needs of patient but may include:
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Patient education on condition and modifications to lifestyle
- Urge suppression techniques and autonomic quieting
- Address musculoskeletal dysfunction & movement imbalances
- Instruction in posture, body mechanics and appropriate breathing
- Instruction in pelvic floor exercises in coordination with diaphragmatic breathing and core recruitment
- Manual therapy - soft tissue mobilization and/or dry needling to pelvic floor muscles
- Bladder training
- Toileting postures and mechanics
If you would like to schedule a tour or make an appointment for Physical Therapy, call (504) 861-4693.
