Pelvic Floor Therapy

The Pelvic Floor Therapy program at Good Samaritan Hospital treats pain, dysfunction and weakness in the pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor muscles support your pelvic organs including the bladder, rectum, uterus, urethra, and vagina in women. The goal of pelvic floor therapy is to recondition the pelvic floor muscles to help improve function and strength.

When is Pelvic Therapy Needed?

Pelvic floor therapy helps treat pelvic floor dysfunction, which may be caused by the following:

• Pregnancy/childbirth
• Abdominal Surgeries
• Endometriosis
• Uterine Fibroids
• Menopause
• Heavy Lifting/Straining
• High stress/anxiety
• Poor Posture
• Muscle Imbalance

Why Choose Us?

Though pelvic floor dysfunction is very common, we know that every situation and the path to a better quality of life is unique. At Good Samaritan Hospital, providers take the time to listen to each patient and understand your unique needs. Here, you will encounter compassionate and knowledgeable specialists with a drive for helping you achieve the healthiest version of yourself.

Pelvic Floor Conditions We Treat

We treat a range of conditions and symptoms associated with the pelvic muscles, including:

• Bladder issues:
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urinary leakage
  • Urgency and overactive bladder
• Bowel Issues:
  • Fecal leakage/Incontinence
  • Constipation
• Pelvis pain and dysfunction:
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Vaginismus
  • Vulvodynia
  • Endometriosis
  • Hypertonic pelvic floor
• Pregnancy related issues:
  • Pain during pregnancy
  • Prenatal exercise
  • Diastasis recti
  • Postpartum PF dysfunction
• Muscle imbalance:
  • Pelvic floor weakness
  • Hypertonic pelvic floor
  • Abdominal weakness
  • Discoordination of PF and abdominals
  • Breathing pattern discoordination