Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: Did you know?

One of the most incredible things about physical therapy is its scope—it goes far beyond treating just orthopedic injuries. At Inspired Physiotherapy, we are trained to address a wide variety of conditions outside of just orthopedic conditions including Pelvic Health, Headaches, Dizziness, Fall Risk, Torticollis, Balance Deficits, and more.

Physical therapists often pursue specialties based on their passion for helping specific patient populations. Today, we’re highlighting Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, a specialty that remains under-recognized by the general public despite its widespread need.

What Is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy focuses on identifying and treating impairments and functional limitations related to the pelvic floor muscles. While many people associate pelvic floor dysfunction with pregnancy or postpartum women, both men and women can experience issues that benefit from pelvic health intervention. In fact, pelvic floor dysfunction is more common than most realize—it’s part of our deep core muscle system and affects many everyday activities.

Conditions Treated Through Pelvic Health PT Include (but are not limited to):

• Pelvic Pain

• Urinary or Fecal Incontinence

• Urge Urinary Incontinence

• Diastasis Recti

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (e.g., rectocele, cystocele, uterine prolapse)

• Pre- and Post-Partum Care

• Pain During Pregnancy

• And More...

Common ≠ Normal

Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s normal. Too often, people dismiss symptoms like urinary leakage when laughing, sneezing, or coughing; difficulty emptying the bladder or bowels; or chronic pelvic pain as something they have to live with. These issues are not normal, and we encourage you to talk to a medical professional about them.

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is here to help restore function, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life. If you or someone you love is struggling with symptoms related to pelvic health, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to support you every step of the way.