How To Find A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Nearby
How do I find a pelvic floor physical therapist near me?” is one of the most common questions we get asked. Well, I have some good news: there are lots of resources available to find one as well as finding the right one for your needs!
When looking for a nearby pelvic floor physical therapist (PT) it is essential to find one that fits your specific requirements. Are you a weightlifter, runner, or dealing with chronic pain or vaginismus? Prehaps you’re a postpartum mom or an active mom during pregnancy. It is crucial to ask potential therapists if they commonly work with your particular concerns and waht their sessions entail based on your goals. For example, if you aim to get back to HIIT classes, your sessions should include plyometrics (jumping) and lifting, not just exercises on the table.
Here are some important qualities to look for in a local pelvic health specialist are:
Full length Sessions
Getting to the root cause of pelvic floor issues takes time. Therefore finding a therapist who offers one- hour long appointments in vital.
Speciality in Pelvic Floor
Choose a practice specialized in treating pelvic floor conditions. This ensures the therapist is experienced in dealing with pelvic floor issues daily.
Individualized Care
Your PT should guide you and provide feedback during your treatment, rather than handing you off to an aide or a tech and watching you from afar.
Internal and External Assessment/Treatment
Treatment of pelvic floor conditions involve assessing your entire body not just your pelvic floor. This is crucial to addressing the root cause of your issue.
Hands on Care
Your treatment should more than just being hooked up to a biofeedback machine. Your PT should use their hands for manual assessments and treatments as well as to provide appropriate cueing.
Here are some of the available resources to find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you:
Additional Tips
Ask your doctor: Your doctor can recommend a local pelvic floor physical therapy office they trust.
Ask your community: Other women who have been in your shoes can offer excellent recommendations. Check out local mom facebook groups, mom meet-up ground or church groups for suggestions.
Google search: A simple search for “pelvic floor physical therapist near me” or including your town can yield good starting point. Look at reviews and visit their social media pages to learn more about them
Feeling comfortable with your pelvic floor physical therapist is really important. You will be discussing intimate topics and undergoing personal treatments, so make sure your personalities mesh well. If you do not feel at ease, it is perfectly okay to look for someone else.
Finding the right pelvic floor physical therapist can make a significant difference in your health and quality of lift. Take the time to find one that meets your needs and makes you feel comfortable.
Hi! We are Dr.Aimee and Dr. Lauren
We are the owners of Empower Physical Therapy and Wellness. We are pelvic floor physical therapists who specialize in helping women from pregnancy, into postpartum and through perimenopause, menopause and then beyond! We believe all women deserve to do all of the things they love without symptoms!
You can contact us via our website, email at hello@weempowerpt.com or social media!
