Pelvic Floor Therapy Utah

The group of muscles in the pelvic area make up the pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor therapy utah. Physical therapy 1987 university of iowa b s. Both of our pelvic floor physical therapists have received specialized training in treating many conditions including pelvic floor pain pre post natal care scar tissue. Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women. Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain are all common pelvic floor problems the pelvic floor encompasses the muscles ligaments and connective tissue surrounding the organs in your pelvis such as the bladder rectum and in the case of women the uterus and vagina.
Examining your pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor rehab is very effective in treating the conditions listed above as numerous studies have demonstrated. A cochrane review including 14 trials and 836 women finds high level evidence in support of use of supervised pelvic floor muscle strengthening programs for the treatment of urinary incontinence dumoulin et al 2010. I ve started going on dates without fear of the possibility of physical intimacy in the future.
During your evaluation your therapist will look at your pelvic floor muscles. A problem known as pelvic floor dysfunction. For prepartum women pelvic floor physical therapy can offer many benefits such as helping alleviate discomfort pain or other symptoms. All clinical services and programs are part of university of utah health hospitals and clinics.
Susan mclaughlin specializes in the treatment of pelvic pain urinary incontinence pregnancy related pain organ prolapse as well as orthopedic dysfunctions. 1984 experience ogden clinic pelvic floor therapist ogden ut 2017 to present. The pelvic floor muscles also help support your lower back stabilize your pelvic bones and help with sexual function. University of iowa m s.
Because honestly pelvic floor physical therapy has already changed my life for the better. Go to the bathroom urinate and have bowel movements pass gas and. The specialty of pelvic rehabilitation has continued to grow in the fields of medicine and physical therapy to include a more comprehensive service for both men and women. Similar to a sling our pelvic muscles support the bladder uterus in women prostate in men and rectum.
Your pelvic floor muscles help you control when you. Therapy can help you avoid. But hundreds of people in northern utah are unable to control their pelvic floor muscles. 1817 s main street suite 10 slc ut 84115 phone 801.