Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor dysfunction can impact your bladder, bowel, sexual function and core strength. At Stride PT, our expert physical therapists develop personalized treatment plans to restore function, reduce discomfort and improve your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward feeling strong and confident again.

  • What Conditions Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help With?

    Bladder Related Issues:

    • Stress urinary incontinence (leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise)
    • Urge urinary incontinence (sudden strong need to urinate)
    • Mixed incontinence (combination of stress and urge)
    • Difficulty emptying the bladder or incomplete voiding 

    Bowel Related Issues:

    • Fecal incontinence (loss of bowel control)
    • Constipation related to pelvic floor dysfunction
    • Difficulty emptying bowels due to muscle coordination issues 

    Pelvic Organ Support Problems:

    • Pelvic organ prolapse (bladder, uterus or rectum)
    • Sensation of heaviness, bulging or pressure in the pelvic area 

    Pelvic Pain & Sexual Function:

    • Pain with intercourse (dyspareunia)
    • Vaginismus (involuntary tightening of pelvic floor muscles)
    • Vulvar pain (vulvodynia)
    • Chronic pelvic pain or painful bladder syndrome

  • Improving Pelvic Health Through Physical Therapy?

    At Stride Physical Therapy, we create individualized programs to address the root causes of pelvic dysfunction.  Our therapists use a combination of: 

    • Pelvic floor muscle training and biofeedback
    • Manual therapy to release tension and improve mobility
    • Therapeutic exercises to strengthen the core, hips and pelvic muscles
    • Posture and breathing retraining to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor
    • Education on bladder, bowel, and sexual health

    With these strategies we help restore function, reduce pain, and improve confidence in daily life.   

  • Conditions We Treat At Stride PT

    Postpartum Pelvic Floor Weakness: Regain bladder control, core stability and pelvic support after childbirth.

    Menopause-related pelvic floor changes: Strengthen muscles and manage incontinence or prolapse associated with hormonal changes.

    Pelvic Pain Syndromes: Reduce discomfort from chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia or painful bladder syndrome.

    Pre and Post-Surgical Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Prepare for or recover from gynecologic, urologic, or colorectal surgery safely and effectively.

  • Make Your Pelvic Floor Health A Priority!

    Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t have to control your life. At Stride Physical Therapy, our expert team provides compassionate, evidence-based care to help you regain strength, function, and confidence. Take charge of your pelvic health today!