Pelvic Health

Select locations within the Ivy Rehab Network can provide non-surgical approaches to rehabilitation of male and female pelvic health, including Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD).

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What is PFD?

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) is a condition that renders a person unable to control their pelvic floor muscles. PFD affects many women, especially as a result of pregnancy, delivery, trauma such as a fall or car accident, surgery, obesity, or other pelvic health conditions including endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, or prolapse.

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What are some of the symptoms of PFD?

Common symptoms of PFD include, but are not limited to, a feeling of pain or heaviness/pressure in the area of the lower abdomen or vagina, incontinence, leakage, or urgency. Symptoms tend to occur when upright, straining or coughing.

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How can we help?

The Ivy Rehab Network has physical therapists that can provide a non-surgical approach to rehabilitation of dysfunctions in the pelvis that contribute to bowel, bladder, sexual health, and pain complaints.

Approaches may include:

  • Behavioral strategies
  • Manual therapies
  • Modalities
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Education
  • Functional retraining

What are tips to support pelvic health?

  • Strengthen your pelvic floor muscle. Kegel exercises can be incorporated into your daily routine to help.
  • If your pelvic muscles are overly tight, consider practicing meditation or guided relaxation.
  • Consume sufficient fiber and fluids as well as exercise regularly to help avoid constipation.
  • Refrain from pushing too hard during bowel movement.
  • Lower your intake of caffeine, alcohol, and other dehydrators to help avoid urinary incontinence or a urinary tract infection.

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