NEWS
FLASH!! Gayla Pleggenkuhle, PT and Heather Engelbert,
PT recently wrote an article for the Minnesota Physician Publication.
Click here to view their article on Pelvic Floor Disorders.
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.
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.
