Pelvic Floor Therapy in Reading PA

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Pregnancy and Postpartum

Women who are on the journey towards pregnancy, pregnant, or following their pregnancy should be referred for pelvic floor therapy as soon as possible

• Preparation for Labor and Delivery
• Strength/Conditioning

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Other Prenatal/Postpartum Related Dysfunction:

• Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
• Round Ligament Pain
• Diastasis Recti
• Organ Prolapse
• Cesarean Scar
• Infertility
• Any of the other issues listed on this page

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Your First Visit

Your pelvic floor therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation regarding your current condition and concerns through a review of your medical history and questions about your daily habits and routines, i.e. eating, drinking, voiding, sexual history, exercise, etc.

Your therapist will first conduct an external exam of your posture, hips, abdomen, and pelvic floor muscles in order to assess how they affect your movement and pain in functional activities. With your consent, an internal exam will also be conducted to assess the movement of your pelvic floor muscles.

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Diagnostics and Therapy will Include:

• Manual therapy
• Pelvic floor exercises
• Core and hip stabilization exercises
• Stretching/mobilization techniques
• Relaxation techniques
• Electrical stimulation
• Bladder diary
• Nutrition education
• Postural education and functional training
• Breathing techniques
• Activity analysis of activities of your choice
• Home exercise program

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Nothing is TMI!

Your pelvic floor therapist will ensure that everything you share is respected, honored, empowered, and remains in absolute privacy. We are here to normalize talking about sex, peeing, and pooping! Talk about it so we can help you to feel better, move better, and live better.

• 25% of women experience one or more pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and fecal incontinence and prolapse. (Wu et al, 2014)
• Pelvic floor therapy is evidence-based and effective in the prevention, treatment, and management of pelvic floor dysfunction. (Lawson & Sacks, 2018)