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Pelvic Physical Therapy at Plainfield - FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a kind of rehabilitation used to build up the tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the pelvic floor. Sometimes the muscles around the pelvis are tight or weak, which can cause a number of uncomfortable or crippling conditions that might interfere with your regular activities. Your precise type of therapy will be determined by a musculoskeletal evaluation performed by a physical therapist.

Additionally, the therapist will want to learn as much about your medical background as possible to customize a pelvic floor physical therapy program that suits your individual needs.

Your body's core is supported by your pelvic floor muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which are of extreme significance. At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL, our physical therapists work to reduce pelvic discomfort, promote flexibility, soothe pain, and boost overall functionality. Pelvic therapy may be required for a number of months, depending on the injury or condition.

What is pelvic physical therapy?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a type of physical therapy that offers a planned, efficient, and effective retraining of pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscle group, which performs a range of tasks, is used in pelvic floor physical therapy. These muscles help to maintain the pelvic organs, and promote bowel and bladder function.

What are the signs that I need pelvic physical therapy?

Below we have listed some symptoms of pelvic floor disorders that indicate that you should seek pelvic physical therapy immediately:

• Frequent and/or painful urination
• Bowel strains
• Constipation
• Pain in the pelvic region (genitals and rectum)
• Convulsions of the pelvic muscles
• Painful sexual intercourse

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What is pelvic floor dysfunction?

Pelvic floor disorders are often referred to as pelvic floor dysfunction. An individual with pelvic floor dysfunction has trouble relaxing and coordinating their stomach and pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor problems come in a variety of forms. Pelvic floor dysfunction can result in common disorders like incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse when these muscles deteriorate. The most typical forms have an impact on the pelvic organs, bladder, and bowel functions.

At your initial visit, our pelvic floor physical therapists at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL will assess your symptoms and medical background. To assess strength and function, the therapist does an external examination of the spine, hips, and core.

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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL is designed for a patient’s individual needs.
We focus on activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing and bathing as well as incorporate many other treatments and therapies including:

• Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
• Neurological Physical Therapy
• Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
• Wellness Physical Therapy
• Auto and Work Injuries Therapy
• Chronic Back Pain Therapy
• TMJ Therapy
• Vestibular Therapy
• Pain management
• Dry Needling
• Foot therapy
• Sports therapy
• Massage therapy
• Balance Therapy
• orthopedic physical therapy

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FAQS:

• What does a pelvic floor physiotherapist do?

A competent therapist will assess your health and create a treatment plan that will cater to your individual requirements. You may be able to get relief from issues that you've been dealing with for a long time with the aid of physical therapy services.

At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL, our skilled physical therapist can help you find relief from a range of disorders associated with pelvic conditions and work with you on various types of exercise and massage to ease pain, diminish symptoms, and perhaps treat your condition.

• How does a doctor check for pelvic floor dysfunction?

At your initial visit, a pelvic floor physical therapist will assess your symptoms and medical background. To assess strength and function, the therapist does an external examination of the spine, hips, and core. They can do an internal pelvic exam with the patient's permission.

With an internal examination, the therapist examines the tissue and analyzes the perineal region. Instead of using a speculum to examine the internal pelvic floor muscles and tissues, the internal component of the exam is often conducted with one finger.

• How do I know if I need pelvic floor therapy?

If you have symptoms like painful sex or urinary leaks, or if you are going through a major life event like postpartum recovery, pregnancy, or menopause, you may benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy.

• Does physical therapy work for pelvic floor dysfunction?

Physical therapy can effectively treat a variety of pelvic floor abnormalities and associated symptoms, including pelvic organ prolapse, fecal and urine incontinence, and issues with sexual health brought on by pelvic discomfort.

• Does pelvic floor rehab work?

Pelvic floor rehab is most often the best option for treating pelvic floor disorders. Although effectiveness depends on the severity of the ailment being treated, patients have a good success rate and an improved quality of life after pelvic floor rehab.

Pelvic floor rehab can also be beneficial both before and after surgery if there are surgical alternatives available and your health and condition allow for it.