Pelvic and Abdominal Rehabilitation Services
Pelvic and Abdominal Rehabilitation Services
Our team of physiatrists and physical therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating pelvic and abdominal health concerns for adults and children of all ages. Mary Free Bed pelvic and abdominal therapy offers comprehensive care to address a variety of conditions. Common therapies for pelvic and abdominal rehabilitation (PAR) include:
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Abdominal Muscle Therapy
Bowel Dysfunction Therapy
Pelvic Rehabilitation for Men and Women
Pelvic Rehabilitation for Pregnancy-Related Issues
Understanding Pelvic and Abdominal Rehabilitation
Pelvic and abdominal rehabilitation focuses on rehabilitating the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the pelvic region and surrounding areas.
This type of rehabilitation helps manage symptoms, relieve pain, and improve strength, mobility and function.
Common Symptoms of Pelvic AFFloor Dysfunction:
- Chronic or recurring pelvic and abdominal pain
- Musculoskeletal pain (hip, low back, sacroiliac joint, tailbone)
- Bladder and bowel incontinence
- Constipation
- A feeling of pressure or heaviness deep within the pelvis
- Painful intercourse
Who is at Risk?
Pelvic and abdominal concerns can affect women, men, and children. Symptoms may stem from:
Perinatal Pelvic Changes
Surgery (C-section, Hysterectomy, Bladder Suspension, Prostatectomy)
Trauma
Effects of Radiation to the Pelvis for Cancerous Conditions (Pelvic Radiation)
Neurological Disorders
Gender Affirmation Surgery
Pregnancy (Prenatal and Postpartum)
Changes Associated with Perimenopause and Menopause
Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)
Treatment, Risks, and Benefits
In Mary Free Bed’s Pelvic and Abdominal Rehabilitation Program, physical therapists who specialize in pelvic and abdominal rehabilitation use noninvasive techniques to help manage symptoms, relieve pain, and improve strength, mobility, and function. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Instruction on behavioral techniques for bladder and bowel retraining
- Integration of manual therapy techniques
- Dietary modifications for bladder and bowel retraining
- Biofeedback to train/re-educate pelvic floor muscles
- Electrical stimulation
- Fitting for braces or supports
- Education on pain management strategies
- Postural and biomechanical education and training
- Therapeutic exercise for strengthening and conditioning
- Individualized exercise program
Pelvic and abdominal concerns can affect women, men – including adults, teen and children Symptoms may stem from:
- Perinatal pelvic changes
- Surgery (C-section, hysterectomy, bladder suspension, prostatectomy)
- Trauma
- Effects of radiation to the pelvis for cancerous conditions (or pelvic radiation)
- Neurological disorders
- Gender affirmation surgery
- Pregnancy (prenatal and postpartum
- Changes associated with perimenopause and menopause
- Diastasis recti (also known as abdominal separation)
- Improved physical conditioning and muscle function
- Enhanced bladder and bowel control
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Increased mobility and flexibility
- Greater independence and quality of life
Protecting Your Health Through Pelvic and Abdominal Rehabilitation
Our comprehensive pelvic and abdominal rehabilitation services are designed to support a holistic approach to recovery.
By combining physical activities with education and support, we empower patients to regain independence and enjoy life through meaningful activities.
