Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy helps your child gain control of their bowel and bladder and improves independence with toileting.
What is the Pelvic Floor?
- The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that support your organs and controls your bowel and bladder.
- These muscles tighten to keep pee and poop in your body as you walk to the bathroom.
- They relax when you are ready to void.
Who can have pelvic floor dysfunction?
Children with the following conditions have an increased risk of pelvic floor dysfunction:
- Prolonged or unsuccessful potty training
- Gross motor delay
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Toe walking
Musculoskeletal weakness or pain- Sensory processing disorder
- Autism, ADHD, or OCD
- Anxiety, Stress
- Obesity
What conditions do we treat?
- Urinary Incontinence
- Daytime wetting
- Bedwetting
- Stress incontinence
- Dysfunctional or incomplete voiding
- Constipation
- Encopresis
- Bowel accidents
- Fecal staining
- Withholding behaviors
- Pain with voids
- Straining during voids
- Back, hip, abdominal, or pelvic pain
Pelvic Health Evaluation and Treatment
During your evaluation the physical therapist will:
- Obtain medical history and a list of current concerns
- Review toileting, physical activity, and diet habits
- Assess posture, strength, range of motion, and gross motor skills
- Assess toileting posture
- May perform external exam if warranted
Treatments are individualized to your child’s needs. They may include:
- Education for behavior modifications
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Manual therapy
- Biofeedback or electrical stimulation appointment, please call our office to discuss.
Why Choose Us
- Our experienced pediatric physical therapist creates kid friendly, individualized programs.
- We provide family centered education so there is carry over at home.
- We will collaborate with your child’s medical team so that we are considering your child’s entire body.
