The pelvis, like any other area of the body, consists of bones, muscles, ligaments, arteries, veins and nerves. It has the added complexity of connecting to and supporting the organs, as well as its function as a foundation for the core muscles and an anchor to the spine. All of these structures exist in a matrix of connective tissue that connects distant areas of the body into a single unit. With such complexity and with such vital functions, is it any wonder we can experience pain and dysfunction?
Unfortunately there is often a taboo surrounding discussion of the pelvis, which creates difficulties in patients receiving accurate diagnosis and effective care. When you begin physical therapy we will first discuss your history, symptoms, and goals. From there you will be evaluated, and based on the findings we will create a plan for your care that will include treatment in clinic as well as homework for self care.
Examples of pelvic conditions treated include
Unfortunately there is often a taboo surrounding discussion of the pelvis, which creates difficulties in patients receiving accurate diagnosis and effective care. When you begin physical therapy we will first discuss your history, symptoms, and goals. From there you will be evaluated, and based on the findings we will create a plan for your care that will include treatment in clinic as well as homework for self care.
Examples of pelvic conditions treated include
PAIN:
Abdominal and Pelvic pain
Bladder Pain
Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
Coccydynia
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Levator Ani Syndrome
Painful Bowel Movements
Sexual Pain/ Pain with Intercourse
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia
Bladder Pain
Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
Coccydynia
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Levator Ani Syndrome
Painful Bowel Movements
Sexual Pain/ Pain with Intercourse
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia
SCARS AND ADHESIONS:
Episiotomy and C-Section scars
Hysterectomy Scars
Post Mastectomy and Augmentation Scars
Abdominal Scars and Adhesions
Hysterectomy Scars
Post Mastectomy and Augmentation Scars
Abdominal Scars and Adhesions
BLADDER AND BOWEL DYSFUNCTION:
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Bladder Pain
Pelvic Floor Weakness
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Urgency and Frequency
Fecal Incontinence
Constipation
Bladder Pain
Pelvic Floor Weakness
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Urgency and Frequency
Fecal Incontinence
Constipation
POST-PARTUM CONCERNS:
OTHER PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTIONS:
Pelvic Floor Weakness
Pelvic Floor Tightness
Pelvic Floor Tightness
Dr. Leslie Wakefield PT also treats TMJ, headache, lower back pain, neck pain, postural dysfunctions, alignment, women's health concerns, pelvic floor, scar tissue, chronic pain, orthopedics; she utilizes both exercise and manual treatments including myofascial release, visceral manipulation, trigger point release, joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, and others.
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