Pelvic Physical Therapy
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Proven by Research
Evidence shows that pelvic floor training should be offered as a first-line therapy to people with urinary incontinence. Research results include:
- High cure rates for stress incontinence when women had individual instruction
- Routine pre- and post-operative physical therapy interventions improve physical outcomes and quality of life
OUR PROMISE
We see and treat you as a whole person—not just your condition—focusing on your goals, your recovery, and your overall well-being every step of the way.
Pelvic Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapists have received specialized training to treat people with a variety of medical conditions, including:
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary retention
- Fecal incontinence
- Constipation
- Pelvic pain
- Coccyx (tailbone) pain
Your pelvic floor physical therapist will work with you to determine the cause of your symptoms and develop an individualized course of treatment. Your treatment may include:
- Pelvic floor and core exercises
- Bowel or bladder diary
- Education, mindfulness, and meditation
- Postural education
- Relaxation techniques
- Manual therapy Biofeedback
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Clinic
Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center: Boise
Clinic
Mon - Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Comprehensive Evaluation
The first step in your treatment is a comprehensive evaluation, which includes:
- A review of your medical and surgical history
- In-depth questioning regarding your bladder, bowel, and reproductive functioning
- A general exam to assess your posture, motion in your back and legs, reflexes, and lower extremity strength
- An abdominal assessment
- External and internal pelvic muscle assessments (with patient consent)
Your therapist will work with you to design a treatment plan based on the results of your evaluation and your individual needs.
Related Specialties
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology)
