Our Incontinence & Pelvic Pain Services:

 

Women's Health
Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy-Related Back Pain


Women can suffer from some painful and frustrating conditions that are unique to the needs of the female body. OSI's highly professional and skilled Women's Health physical therapists may be able to help resolve these conditions, and assist those who suffer from them, self manage their situation. They effectively treat and manage conditons associated with:

  • Bowel and Bladder problems
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Voiding dysfunctions
    • Constipation
    • Fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic Pain
    • Adhesions or scar tissue
    • Abdominal / hip / groin pain
    • Tailbone pain
    • Post-surgical pelvic pain
    • Interstitial cystitis
    • Vulvodynia
    • Pain associated with endometriosis
    • Pain with intercourse
  • Pregnancy and Post-Delivery
    • Low back pain
    • Sciatica
    • Pubic symphysis pain
    • Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
    • Thoracic back pain

OSI Women's Health physical therapists work very closely with those at the other practices within our Therapy Partners network - Saunders Therapy, PTOSI, Minnesota Sport & Spine Rehab, Creekside Physical Therapy, and Wenger Physical Therapy. These physical therapists have extensive training in joint and muscle function. Additionally, they all have advanced training in the anatomy and role of the muscles and structures in and around the pelvis.

What treatment can you expect?

Your therapist will:

  • Provide a thorough evaluation including complete history of the problem, postural assessment, muscle testing, and may include a brief pelvic exam.
  • Develop a customized treatment program to include:
    • Muscle re-education for postural correction, relaxation, and/or strength training.
    • Manual therapy for correction of joint mechanics and soft tissue restrictions.
    • Biofeedback and/or electrical stimulation to aid the exercise approach.
    • Self management home programs including exercise, body mechanics, and education in diet and other behavior strategies to reduce and manage symptoms.

What is the expected outcome from our treatment?

Our goal is to assist clients in self managing their condition. Each individual case may vary in time to meet specific functional goals. An average range of visits for incontinence is 4-6 visits, for pregnancy and post-delivery 4-6 visits, and for pelvic pain 6-9 visits.

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Where is our Women's Health Therapy offered?

Forest Lake
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  Tammy Kasprowicz, PT
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maplewood
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  Gayla Pleggenkuhle, PT
 
     
      Laurie Xiong, PT
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West St. Paul
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   Heather Engelbert, PT
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men's Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Pre and Post Prostate Surgery


Men can suffer from some painful and often frustrating conditions related to the pelvic floor. OSI's highly professional and skilled therapists may help resolve these conditions and assist those who suffer with self-management techniques.

They effectively treat and manage conditions associated with:

  • Bowel and Bladder problems
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Voiding dysfunctions
    • Constipation
    • Fecal incontinence
    • Pre and Post prostate surgery
  • Pelvic Pain
    • Adhesions and scar tissue
    • Abdominal / hip / groin pain
    • Tailbone pain
    • Post-surgical pelvic pain
    • Pain with intercourse

Our specialized physical therapists have advanced training in the anatomy and role of the muscles and structures in and around the pelvis. These muscles work to support the bowel and bladder, stabilize posture during all activities and assist in sexual activity. Problems with these muscles can result in pain, bowel and bladder difficulties, and can interfere with intimate relations.

What will treatment involve?

Treatment is very specific, very private, and highly professional.

The trained physical therapist will provide a thorough evaluation and develop a customized treatment program to include:

  • Muscle re-education for postural correction, relaxation, and/or strength training.
  • Manual therapy for correction of joint mechanics and soft tissue restrictions.
  • Biofeedback and/or electrical stimulation to aid the exercise approach.
  • Self-management home programs including exercise, body mechanics, and education in diet and other behavior strategies to reduce and manage symptoms.

What is the expected outcome from out treatment?

Our goal is to assist patients in self-managing their condition. Each individual case may vary in time to meet specific functional goals. An average range of visits for incontinence is 4-6 visits, for pelvic pain 6-9 visits, and pre or post prostate surgery 2-4 visits.

Where is our Men's Health Therapy offered?

Forest Lake
Click here for more details on our Forest Lake location

  Tammy Kasprowicz, PT
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maplewood
Click here for more details on our Maplewood location

  Gayla Pleggenkuhle, PT
 
     
      Laurie Xiong, PT
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West St. Paul
Click here for more details on our West St. Paul location

  Heather Engelbert, PT