Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pelvic Floor PT?

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues in the pelvic region.

It aims to address various conditions and dysfunctions related to the pelvic floor, such as pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and chronic constipation.

Why You Need Pelvic Floor PT?

There is a strong relationship between urinary incontinence and lower back pain! When you leak with coughing, jumping, or sneezing, have pelvic pain, or experience other types of pelvic dysfunction, it more than doubles your risk of also experiencing low back problems--for both men and women!
What Conditions Does Pt treat?

Pelvic pain & lower back pain

  • Uriniary incontince (leaking pee when you cough, sneeze, run, or jump)

  • Frequent urgency to urinate, or constipation

  • Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

  • Peri-menopause & menopause pelvic dysfunction

  • Pregnancy & postpartum recovery

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

Can Treatment Really Help?

Pelvic floor therapy can’t fix or heal all pelvic floor issues, but it can decrease many symptoms, and it has a relatively high rate of success! The effectiveness of pelvic floor therapy depends largely on the type of dysfunction you have and its severity.


What Can I Expect?

During pelvic floor therapy, I will assess the condition of your pelvic floor muscles and identify any areas of weakness, tightness, or imbalance. I will then work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to address these issues.

What Does Treatment Include?

Treatment may involve exercises to strengthen or relax your pelvic floor muscles, manual techniques to release tension or improve muscle coordination, biofeedback to provide real-time feedback on muscle activity, and education on proper bladder and bowel habits.

What is the Therapist’s background?

As a mom of 4 kids, I first encountered pelvic PT after experiencing pain and leaking after my first baby. My OBGYN sent me to pelvic floor physical therapy, and after experiencing the changes this made, I began to take more courses in the specialty! I continue to take courses through the American Physical Therapy Association to practice the most recent therapies. After receiving my Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, I received specialized training in treating men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and the American Physical Therapy Association.

How Does the PT Treat?

She has experience in a variety of manual treatment techniques including myofascial release, visceral mobilization, and manual therapy. In every treatment session, she likes to incorporate in-depth patient education with a hands-on approach to exercises for movement re-training.