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Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to weakened or damaged muscles, ligaments and/or nerves in the abdomen (belly) and pelvic floor. Pelvic floor conditions affect men and women although women are particularly vulnerable to pelvic floor disorders, often due to pregnancy or menopause. These problems may also come about as a result of cancer and cancer-related treatments.
At Bryn Mawr Rehab we have a team of certified pelvic floor physical therapists (PT) who are able to offer more comprehensive treatments for these sometimes complex conditions. And with our three outpatient locations in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, we're sure to offer pelvic floor rehabilitation near you.
Our pelvic floor rehabilitation therapists take a holistic view of pelvic floor dysfunction and apply a combination of safe, effective therapies to help improve your symptoms and quality of life. It all starts with an outpatient consultation during which one of our qualified therapists will ask you a number of questions about your symptoms. Some of these questions may seem personal but your answers will help us better understand what's going on. Your therapist will then conduct a physical examination. This may include an internal exam, either vaginally or rectally, and a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment in order to determine your condition and the plan of care that's right for you.
Depending on your diagnosis, pelvic floor therapy may include:
Your pelvic floor rehabilitation treatment may also include pelvic muscle dilation with relaxation training along with therapeutic exercise, functional activities or electrical stimulation to support overall muscle strength and function. Your pelvic floor rehab therapist will also educate you on:
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