Bones give your body a frame and your muscles and ligaments support this frame. The pelvic bones form a giant empty ring - without pelvic floor muscles your entire abdominal contents would just fall out of this opening! Your pelvic floor is a sling of muscles running from your pubic bone to your tailbone and they have three main jobs: supportive function, sphincteric (bowel and bladder) function, and sexual function.
They work with your abdominals, deep back, and diaphragm in a connected web of tissue. When these muscles are not working well together or have their normal activity interrupted, you may begin to experience what we call "Pelvic floor dysfunction". Women who are pregnant or postpartum are among a population who should have screening for prevention and treatment of dysfunction affecting the abdominals and pelvic floor.
They work with your abdominals, deep back, and diaphragm in a connected web of tissue. When these muscles are not working well together or have their normal activity interrupted, you may begin to experience what we call "Pelvic floor dysfunction". Women who are pregnant or postpartum are among a population who should have screening for prevention and treatment of dysfunction affecting the abdominals and pelvic floor.
Services
Thorough review of your history, current symptoms, concerns, and any changes in your routine. Building a core strengthening and supportive postural program to compliment your day-to-day activities, including fitness programs. Instruction in a home exercise program that is safe and appropriate for those with diastasis recti and postpartum considerations.
While providing physical therapy to young children through early intervention services, Sarah began to notice a common and concerning trend. The mothers of many of her patients were content with pelvic floor dysfunction. With a sudden cough or sneeze, while picking up their child, or if bravely attempting to complete the jump-kick-squat maneuver in their fitness class, it was "normal" to leak.
I'm so glad I consulted with Sarah instead of trying to guide myself. The specific exercises she provided - especially the sequences - helped me improve quickly and on a regular basis. I would not have known about the specific exercises on my own - they were custom made! Her sensitive interpersonal skills and style are so non-judgmental and supportive.
At CorrEra Physical Therapy each session consists of one on one physical therapy services. We know that pelvic floor dysfunction is a very personal and sometimes difficult topic to discuss, thus, during your evaluation and subsequent treatment sessions every effort will be made to ensure your comfort.
