What is women’s health?
Women’s health (or pelvic floor) physical therapy is a specialized form of therapy that includes exercise, manual therapy, and education to treat problems unique to the pelvic floor for people of all ages. These include, but are not limited to:
What can I expect with a Pelvic Floor Evaluation from my physical therapist?
- You will be asked to fill out a medical intake form to help your physical therapist determine the best treatment and plan of care for your current condition. Please come at least 20 minutes early to your scheduled appointment or have these forms filled out prior to your arrival.
- You and your physical therapist will discuss your current symptoms, current and past medical history, and goals that are important to you.
- Your physical therapist will perform a postural examination, evaluation of movement in your low back, hips, and movements that are important to your goals.
- With your permission, your physical therapist will perform both an external and internal pelvic floor assessment, addressing how these muscles contract and relax.
- A treatment plan will be set up for your symptoms, findings from your evaluation, and what works best in your day to day life.
I have been experiencing one or more of the above symptoms, what should I do?
Call Columbia Gorge Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine to schedule an evaluation with Lauren Bryan PT, DPT or Laura Dwight, PT, DPT at 541-386-1211.
We also offer free, 15-minute consultations if you would like to discuss your symptoms with a PT before pursuing treatment options, and to determine if physical therapy is appropriate for you at this time.
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Make an appointment with your primary care physician, gynecologist, or urologist to discuss your symptoms, and if a PT evaluation at Columbia Gorge Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine with a women’s health specialist would be appropriate.