Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

YES! We all have pelvic floors! 

Here are some of the conditions that affect only men which pelvic floor Physical Therapy can help with: 

• Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
• Nonbacterial Chronic Prostatitis.
• Pudendal neuralgia.
• Penis pain.
• Testicle pain (chronic orchialgia)
• Rectal pain.
• Coccyx pain.
• Levator ani syndrome.
• Pain with erection or sex

Prostatectomy (Partial or full  prostate cancer removal surgery)

Yes!  Pelvic Floor therapy is a great way to prepare your body for childbirth. It is completely safe for those trying for a baby. Pelvic Therapy supports fertility by optimizing pelvic floor alignment, improving blood flow to reproductive organs, and addressing musculoskeletal imbalances or restrictions. If you are looking for a Miami Pelvic floor Physical therapist we are here to help!

First, congratulations! 

Second, You and your body just went through an unbelievable amount of change – way to go mama! 

It is usually recommended to start Pelvic Physical Therapy around 6 weeks postpartum or whenever cleared by OBGYN . Everybody and every body is different! Please don’t feel rushed to get in ASAP but if you are ready, the sooner the better! Together we will work with the body as it is healing from all the changes that have happened. During your pelvic physical therapy evaluation your pelvic floor therapist will go through a detailed evaluation to look at the contractility of your pelvic floor, pelvic muscular control, assess any spasms or hypertonic tissues. We will teach your exercises, stretches, and release techniques to make sure you are healing properly and getting the most from your body during your recovery. We work with mommas both post vaginal delivery and c-section. 

Absolutely not! Just because it is common does not mean it is normal! 

If you are in Miami and suffering from any type of incontinence/leaking/urinary accident please come in for a pelvic health evaluation. During your pelvic floor therapy evaluation we will come up with a personalized pelvic health plan of care to help address your incontinence. Regardless of if you are leaking just a little, or losing full bladder control we will increase your urinary control and get you feeling comfortable and in charge again.

YES! 

Pelvic Floor rehab has been shown to improve your neuromuscular connection allowing for a decrease in, or prevention of, tearing while pushing during childbirth.

During your pelvic floor evaluation we will we go over birthing techniques and tailor the plan of care to your specific needs.

YES! 

Did you know a physician cuts through 7 layers of tissue during a c-section? 

A C-section is a major surgery, it also involves disrupting several tissues which need proper rehabilitation to prevent any additional (and avoidable) complications. We can help to prevent several issues such as:  Diastasis Rectus Abdominis, also known as DRA, which is the separation of abdominal due to hormonal changes and a growing uterus. Pelvic Floor treatment can also help to treat incontinence, scar tissue adhesion and sensitivity, and prolapse amongst many other diagnosis. If you are in Miami and looking for a Miami Pelvic Floor Therapist, please contact us and let us help!

Yes! Pelvic Floor Physical therapy is extremely effective in addressing stress incontinence. If you are leaking urine with activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, etc. we can help!  Regardless of how long you have been suffering from leaking, we will address your concerns and get you back in control.

Several studies have shown how effective Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy are in addressing urinary incontinence. 

(we have a section dedicated to studies in Pelvic Rehab above with some great research articles, make sure to check it out! )

There is nothing wrong with you. Thousands of people, regardless of age, background, or medical history,  suffer from pain with sex (dyspareunia). Sex is something that should be enjoyable and fun!  Pelvic floor physical therapy will absolutely help to eliminate painful sex and get you feeling back to yourself. If you live in the Miami area, please do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll gladly discuss your options and best treatment plan.

Yes! We can do a lot to help with the symptoms that may coincide with prostate removal. Symptoms include but are not limited to:

• Painful Erection or painful sex
• Urinary incontinence
• Erectile dysfunction
• Pain with urination
• Urinary frequency or urgency 
• Many more

Yes! Though it is preferred for patients to come in to see us at our Miami pelvic health clinic, we do offer virtual pelvic health sessions. Our therapist will go through a detailed evaluation with you over a video call and give recommendations and exercises to assist you in meeting your pelvic health goals.

If you are in need of in-person pelvic floor rehab, and are unable to make it to our Miami office, we will do our very best to help you find someone in your area.