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Disorders or pain in the pelvis and pelvic girdle can be embarrassing and socially isolating for women, men, and children of all ages. Fortunately, Amanda provides compassionate and highly specialized treatment in quiet, private rooms, to help you return to your desired level of functioning! See Below for conditions that can be addressed with pelvic physical therapy for Men, Women, and Children.
MALE AND FEMALE CONDITIONS
Abdominal or Groin Pain – pain experienced in any portion of the abdominal region or groin/inner thigh region
Anorectal Pain – pain experienced in any portion anus or rectum present in both males and females
Coccydynia – pain in the tailbone
Constipation – difficulty in emptying or reduced bowel movements
Dyspareunia – painful and oftentimes difficult intercourse
Dyssynergic Defecation or Paradoxical Contraction – (previously known as anismus)- improper coordination of pelvic floor during defecation
Endometriosis – painful condition where normal endometrial tissue or lesions are found outside the uterus
Erectile Dysfunction - Complaint of inability to achieve and sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual performance.
Fecal Incontinence – involuntary stool leakage
Levator Ani Syndrome – pain or discomfort in the region of the rectum, sacrum, or tailbone which can be associated or aggravated by sitting
Incomplete Bladder Emptying – urinary retention due to obstruction or impaired bladder functioning
Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome/Painful Bladder Syndrome – Persistent or recurrent chronic pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort perceived to be related to the urinary bladder accompanied by at least one other urinary symptom
Overactive Bladder – urinary urgency and frequency that can be associated with incontinence
Pelvic or Genital Pain aka Myofascial Pelvic Pain – pain experienced in any portion of the pelvic region or genital region in both males and females
Pelvic Organ Prolapse – occurs when a pelvic organ drops from its normal position and either pushes into the wall of the vagina or protrudes towards the exterior of the body (includes cystocele or bladder prolapse, rectocele or posterior vaginal wall prolapse, uterine prolapse, urethrocele or urethral prolapse, and rectal prolapse)
Post-surgical pain/scarring – painful scar or fascia as a result of surgeries such as C-section, abdominoplasty, prolapse surgery, hernia repair, and prostatectomy to name a few
Pregnancy & Post-Partum Pain or Dysfunction – wide variety of conditions present during or after pregnancy (examples listed below):
Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation) – separation between the two sides of the rectus abdominus muscle
Pubic Symphysis Pain or Dysfunction – a condition that causes pain or discomfort at the pubic symphysis region often associated with excessive movement or instability
Sacroiliac Joint Pain or Dysfunction – pain or discomfort in the joint between the sacrum and ilium often times associated with hyper- or hypo- mobility and myofascial contributions
Low Back Pain – pain in the lower back region associated with pregnancy-related changes of the body (laxity, postural, or myofascial contributions)
Sciatica – pain or discomfort associated with the sciatic nerve (spanning from lower back down towards the feet) often associated with pregnancy-related changes of the body
Prostatitis aka Chronic Prostatitis or Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome – a chronic pelvic pain syndrome present in the pelvic region, penis, or testicles
Post-Prostatectomy - surgical procedure for the partial or complete removal of the prostate, (used to treat prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia), can result in deficits such as Urinary Leakage, Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Dysfunction (frequent urination, strong urge to urinate), or Genital/Pelvic Pain
Pudendal Neuralgia – pain or discomfort in the pudendal nerve region (perineum, rectum, and/or clitoris/penis)
Sexual Dysfunction – difficulty during any portion of normal sexual activity (such as desire, arousal, or orgasm)
Vaginismus – spasms and contraction of the pelvic floor muscles present with entry or penetration of the vagina, often associated with pain
Vulvodynia – pain, burning, itching, or discomfort in the vulvar region (around the opening of the vagina) often with no identifiable cause
Urinary Incontinence – involuntary urinary leakage (includes urge, stress, and mixed incontinence) either with a strong urge to urinate, during a cough/sneeze/jumping/exercise, or all of the above!
PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS
Abdominal or Groin Pain – pain experienced in any portion of the abdominal region or groin/inner thigh region
Coccydynia – pain in the tailbone
Constipation – difficulty in emptying or reduced bowel movements
Dyssynergic Defecation (previously known as anismus) – improper coordination of pelvic floor during defecation
Encopresis – involuntary loss of stool typically with stool impaction
Enuresis – daytime urinary leakage
Fecal Incontinence – involuntary stool leakage
Hirschsprung Disease – condition affecting the colon resulting in problems passing stool
Incomplete Bladder Emptying – urinary retention due to obstruction or impaired bladder functioning
Imperforate Anus – an anorectal malformation present at birth
Nocturnal Enuresis – night-time bedwetting
Overactive Bladder – urinary urgency and frequency that can be associated with incontinence
Urinary Incontinence – involuntary urinary leakage (i.e. leaking while running, jumping, laughing, exercise, activity, with a strong urge to go pee, or leaking due to a trigger such as putting a key in the door)
Urinary Frequency- urinating too frequently for example--urinating more than 10 times in a day
Urinary Urgency- a compelling need or strong urge to urinate which is difficult to defer (can cause pain, pressure, or discomfort)
Urinary Retention- complaint of the inability to pass urine despite persistent effort
Amanda and COM-Physical Therapy are in network with most major insurance companies.