Pelvic Health
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The pelvic floor is a set of musculature which wraps from the front of your hips to the back of your tailbone. These muscles have a “trampoline” like function in that they absorb shock during functional activities. Their purpose is to maintain a supportive structure for your bowels, bladder, and sexual organs. This supportive unit works in partnership with abdominal muscles to control internal pressure which, when damaged or altered, can result in pelvic floor dysfunction.
Who Can Benefit From Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?
Females or males experiencing:
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Painful Intercourse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Pregnancy & Post-Partum
- Constipation
- Fecal Incontinence
- Post operative care for Cesarean Sections, hysterectomies and prostatectomies
- Diastis Recti
- Pediatric Pelvic disorders (available in the Hawley office)
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Those with urinary incontinence
- Pelvic pain conditions
How Can Physical Therapy Help Me?
Just like when any other group of muscles in the body is damaged, therapeutic intervention is necessary to help return the individual to their prior functional level. Just like when an athlete sustains an injury, an integral part of their recovery is physical rehabilitation. Therefore, why should it be any different for those that live with pelvic floor dysfunction?
What Should I Expect With a Pelvic Floor Rehab Program?
CPT is proud to have 3 physical therapy professionals on our team who have completed multi-level training through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation program and earned credentials in this highly specialized area. They are available for consultation within our Carbondale, Hawley and Honesdale locations. Your care process includes the following steps:
Step 1: Initial Evaluation
What to expect:
- Upon entering the clinic, you will be provided with questionnaires to complete.
- Next, you and your physical therapist will discuss any current limitations you have and will discuss what form of treatment may best suit your needs.
- Examination techniques may include: assessing posture , pelvic muscle strength (including the abdominals) and an analysis of your movement mechanics during common daily tasks.
- Your emotions are always respected and assessment techniques can be altered to fit specific comfort levels.
Step 2: Weekly Visits
Based on your examination results, a therapy schedule will be recommended.
Step 3: Home Exercise Program
While you work with your therapist during one-on-one sessions, a home exercise program prescription will also be given to maintain progress at home and within community environments.
Pelvic Health Team
Amanda Imperiale
PT, DPT
- Herman and Wallace Level 1 (urinary incontinence, female urogenital conditions, pelvic organ prolapse, SEMG biofeedback, female pelvic pain conditions)
- Herman and Wallace Level 2A ( colorectal conditions, fecal incontinence, male pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, coccyx dysfunction)
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Aubrey Hegge
DPT
- Herman and Wallace Level 1 (urinary incontinence, female urogenital conditions, pelvic organ prolapse, SEMG biofeedback, female pelvic pain conditions)
- Herman and Wallace Level 2A ( colorectal conditions, fecal incontinence, male pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, coccyx dysfunction)
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Isabella Cannavo
DPT, OCS
- Herman and Wallace Level 1 (urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain (CPP), and pelvic organ prolapse, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), pelvic neuralgias, vulvar pain, and dyspareunia)
- Herman and Wallace 2A (irritable bowel syndrome, fecal incontinence and constipation, anorectal pain including pudendal neuralgia and coccygodynia, colorectal/pelvic oncology introduction)
- APTA Level 3 - pediatric health
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
