Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT)

It is a specialized branch of physical therapy that evaluates and treats muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvic floor. These muscles form a "hammock" at the base of the pelvis that supports the bladder, bowel, uterus, or prostate, and helps control urination, bowel movements, and sexual function.

What to Expect During a Session

  • The Evaluation: Your first visit typically involves a detailed discussion of your medical history, symptoms, daily habits, and goals. The therapist may also assess your posture, breathing, core strength, and the mobility of your hips and back. [1, 2]

  • The Exam: at Mind Body we only provide external exams to check the muscle tone, strength, tension, and coordination of the pelvic floor externally. 

  • Treatments: Based on your needs, a customized plan may include targeted exercises (like Kegels or relaxation poses), manual therapy, trigger point release, biofeedback devices, lifestyle or bladder training and Pilates.

What is treats..

Pelvic floor dysfunction generally falls into two categories:

  • Low muscle tone (Hypotonic): Muscles are too relaxed or loose, which can cause leakage or lack of support. [1]

  • High muscle tone (Hypertonic): Muscles are too tight or spastic, leading to pain, spasms, or difficulty relaxing. 

Common conditions treated with PFPT include…

  • Urinary or fecal incontinence (leaking urine, stool, or gas)

  • Overactive bladder and frequent urination

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (when pelvic organs drop down into the vagina)

  • Chronic pelvic pain or lower back and tailbone pain

  • Pain during sexual intercourse or vaginismus

  • Pregnancy and postpartum recovery (including abdominal muscle separation or diastasis recti)

  • Erectile dysfunction or penile/testicular pain in men [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]