What is the Pelvic Floor?
It is simply a three-layered muscle that covers the vault of the lower pelvic ring. It is also known as the pelvic diaphragm and together with the respiratory diaphragm, abdominals, and back muscles form an integral part of the core.
What does the Pelvic Floor do?
- Provides postural support
- Hip stability
- Organ support
- Bowel and bladder control
- Sexual and reproductive health
What conditions does a Pelvic Health PT treat?
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Constipation
- Incontinence
- Pain during intimacy
- Post hysterectomy or prostatectomy
- Pre and Post Pregnancy
- Prolapse
- Endometriosis
We begin treatment with a referral from your provider. Therapy begins with a detailed trauma-informed evaluation. We are able to customize a plan of care including telehealth to fit into your schedule and lifestyle. We look forward to consulting with you and providing you with tools for better pelvic floor health.
“I never heard of a pelvic floor therapist until I started having some major issues and my doctor recommended Marsh. I’m am so thankful for her and all that she has taught ne through the process of strengthening my pelvic floor muscles. She was able to make me feel comfortable and takes her time listening and talking with you. I used both the Kegel weights and transitioned to the KGOAL. It has taken me several months of hard work but it is paying off and now I am on a maintenance program and hope to return to running soon!” RH
“I had a hysterectomy and my doctor recommended pelvic floor therapy for post surgical urinary incontinence which helped tremendously including my back pain.” LC
” I had a prostatectomy a year ago and was using Depends because everytime I stood I would have leakage. I wish my doctor told me that pelvic health therapy was a option sooner. Three months after therapy I stopped using Depends. I still have some occasional leakage with coughing or sneezing but nothing like it was before.” WM
“I’m doing pelvic floor physical therapy. Some of the stretches look so easy, but in fact, they are not. As you do them, they do get easier. You don’t see results right away either, but you do improve. You probably won’t get 100% relief, but you will feel better. I listen to my therapist, and I learn, and sometimes I can even teach her. There have been times when I wanted to give up because I can still have setbacks. Life is not a guarantee, so I don’t give up. I’m almost 74, and now I enjoy doing my exercises. They make me feel good about myself. I guess I look at all this like a challenge. I’ve learned quite a bit, and on those days I’m not doing so good, I take what I’ve learned and push through. None of this is difficult, but you have to commit. It’s just working the right parts of your body to find relief. It’s a journey. If you take it, listen, learn, and put in the effort. It just might surprise you” – SJ