What treatments may be included?

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Treatment will vary based on what your PT’s evaluation finds.

• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Soft tissue work to abdomen or hips
• Internal release (vaginal or rectal)
• Biofeedback
• Pelvic Floor down training
• Pelvic floor strengthening
• Functional strengthening
• Dry needling
• Dilator training
• Muscle stretches
• Nerve glides
• Instructions for self release using pelvic wand
• Home exercise program
• Bladder retraining
• General sleep hygiene
• General nutrition advice
• Scar tissue mobilizations
• Hip and spinal mobility
• Balance and proprioceptive training
• Return to activity/sport training

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What to Expect in Your Pelvic Floor Evaluation:

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After a thorough history, your physical therapist may perform the following assessments to develop your individualized plan of care:

• Orthopedic assessment of joints and soft tissues of the spine, hips, & lower extremities
• Balance and gait assessment
• External assessment of vulva and pelvic floor muscles
• Internal assessment of pelvic floor muscles for strength, tenderness, and coordination
• Posture and breathing assessment

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Wellness

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We offer general wellness and pregnancy-related wellness. You may choose this option when trying to conceive, throughout your pregnancy, nearing birth, or in your postpartum period. Ask us for pricing details.

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Telehealth

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We understand life happens. Sometimes childcare falls through. You may have a long drive to the office from work. Sometimes you’ll be too busy to make it to the office but you have 30-45 minutes for a telehealth visit. We are happy to offer rescheduling as a telehealth visit when your physical therapist’s schedule allows. Please call our front desk at 434-793-4711 Opt 2 as soon as possible when needing to reschedule to telehealth.

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