12/15/2025
Women's Health/Pelvic Floor at EQPT!
Meet Our Women's Health Specialists!
Pelvic health is a specialized branch of physical therapy that treats conditions unique to women’s sexual/reproductive health and bladder & bowel functioning. The muscles, fascia, connective tissues, and nerves of the pelvic floor not only support the position of the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, but also optimize their functioning. Anatomically, the pelvic floor is connected to the tip of the spine (tailbone) and the hips on either side, acting as a trampoline. It supports the structures sitting above, and therefore any dysfunction of the pelvic floor can disrupt the performance of these organs and the stability of the pelvic ring. This may cause a variety of conditions such as urinary/fecal incontinence, urinary urgency/frequency, constipation, and back/pelvic pain.
Pre/Postpartum Care
A woman’s body goes through significant changes from pregnancy through childbirth in a very short amount of time. The growing fetus puts an extraordinary demand on the abdominal and pelvic organs, muscles, and ligaments, affecting their optimal functioning. The connective tissue becomes lax under the influence of the hormonal changes to prepare for childbirth, rendering the muscles and joints weak and less stable. Every woman’s experience of pregnancy is unique and we are here to support you through this journey.
Our program helps to-be-moms become stronger to endure childbirth and recover quickly to care for their newborn. Our Pregnancy and Post-partum program include learning effective pushing techniques and positioning that will help in reducing the effort and trauma associated with childbirth. We also address acute musculoskeletal pain which often develops during pregnancy from changes in weight distribution and an altered center of gravity. This increased load on the body also continues after birth as caring and feeding can be a challenge to the lumbar spine for new mothers.
We offer evaluations as early as six weeks postpartum as recommended by The American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists (ACOG) to expedite the recovery of strength and endurance.
What To Expect
We use an individualized and integrated approach to treat pelvic floor conditions. We understand the complex interplay of various structures and physiological systems involved that can affect the health of the pelvic region. We offer highly skilled manual treatment that involves myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilization, and visceral manipulation. All these tools have been proven effective in the above-mentioned pelvic conditions in peer-reviewed clinical research. We believe in patient empowerment by teaching functional exercises that lead our patients toward independence and sustained success in their journey to full recovery.
We prioritize your privacy and comfort. All sessions take place in a closed-door private room. All our padding and equipment are disposable and organic.
