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It is never too late for improved pelvic floor function following childbirth! Earlier post childbirth is better, but you can be 6 weeks postpartum or 10+ years for improvements in your quality of life.
Once your appointment has been scheduled you will receive electronic intake forms. We ask that you complete these and submit them back to us as soon as you are able so that we may prepare appropriately for your evaluation. Your therapist will complete a comprehensive evaluation to address any pelvic floor dysfunctions impacting your daily life while in a safe environment. Based on your symptoms, internal and/or external exams are an option if deemed medically necessary. However, your comfort and consent are paramount, and external and/or internal examination and treatments may be declined at any time. From this assessment a client centered treatment plan is developed.
No, you do not need a referral or script from your medical care provider to be seen for pelvic floor therapy. Please be aware that if you plan to submit for out-of-network coverage through insurance, a script or referral may be required by your insurance company. Please Ask your PCP, GYN, or local care provider to send a referral of medical necessity for initiation of services. You can download a referral sheet for your provider.
Entry level occupational therapy and physical therapy practitioners receive very basic training in Pelvic Health as part of their education. Therefore, all practitioners (OT or PT) choosing to specialize in this area of practice must undergo specialized training in external and internal manual assessment and intervention. As a registered and licensed occupational therapist, Dr. Emily can utilize all the internal and external manual techniques employed by other Pelvic Health Practitioners. In addition, her occupational therapy education provides her with a foundation of daily activities including toileting and sexual activities while also drawing from her education of the psycho-social aspects related to the Pelvic Floor Health and Wellness.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can occur for a variety of reasons and presents differently for one person in comparison to another person. However, below are some common signs of pelvic floor dysfunction.
Bladder:
- Incontinence – loss of urine with activities (run, jump, sneeze, yell, etc.)
- Urgency to go to the bathroom
- Feeling of being unable to completely empty your bladder
-Straining to empty the bladder
- Urinating & then needing to go within a few minutes of previous urination
- Frequent nighttime urination
Feeling heaviness, pressure in the vagina. Or feeling as if organs are slipping down/falling out
Pain – This can be constant pain, or occasional pain in the pelvis. Examples include (but are not limited to):
- Genital pain
- Perineum pain
- Bladder pain
- Pubic bone pain
- Pain with urination
- Pain with bowel movements
- Pain during and/or after intercourse
- Tailbone pain
- Hip pain
- Low back pain
Bowel:
- Incontinence of bowels
- Feeling of being unable to completely empty the bowels
- Straining or pain with a bowel movement
Please contact Dr. Emily for a 15 minute consultation if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
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