Women's Health Physical Therapy
Activcare Physical Therapy strives to provide comprehensive therapy services to women of all ages. Our professional and caring staff have specialized training to meet the unique needs of women across the lifespan. Our professional and caring staff have specialized training to meet the unique needs of women across the lifespan. Our goal is to improve your function and decrease your pain, guiding you on your personal path to wellness.
Common Women's Health Problems and Diagnoses
- Musculoskeletal pain related to pregnancy and post-partum
- General pelvic pain disorders
- Urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Constipation related to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
- Dyspaerunia or painful sexual intercourse
- Osteoporosis and fall prevention
- Vulvar pain syndromes
- Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
- Irritable Bowel Dysfunction (IBS)
- Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
- Orthopedic injuries
- Low back pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Mastectomy rehabilitation
- Hysterectomy rehabilitation
- Cesarean and vaginal delivery rehabilitation
- General wellness and education
Physical Therapy Treatments
There are many different kinds of physical therapy. Some are passive, that is, done to the patient; others actively engage the patient in physical movement.
Passive PT for Women's Health Patient
- Comprehensive evaluation
- Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Iontophoresis, ice/heat
- Massage
- Soft tissue mobilization including myofascial release, trigger point release and modified Theile’s massage
- Manual therapy
- Joint mobilizations
- Patient education
Active PT for the Women's Health Patient
- Biofeedback - vaginal, rectal and external
- Electrical Stimulation - vaginal, rectal and external
- Vaginal dilators
- Flexibility/stretching exercises
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises
- Core strengthening
- Activity modification
- Postural education
- Body Mechanics training
- Relaxation training
- Restoration of range of motion
- Home exercise programs
Activcare Physical Therapy offers these tips to improve pelvic pain:
Attempt relaxation techniques to assist in managing your pain, try gentle massage and stretching of the areas that are bothersome, use a heating pad to help relax your muscles, do general physical activity daily like walking.
Activcare Physical Therapy strives to improve the quality of life in the women we treat and the communities we serve through healing, education and empowerment. | 
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