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Common Diagnoses

Some of the common diagnoses in the Women's Health Program may include but are not limited to:

Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Incontinence

Dyspareunia (Pain with Intercourse)

Pelvic Floor Hypertonicity or Hypotonicity
(Increase or Decrease in Muscle Tone)

Pregnancy Related Impairments

Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Wall Separation)

Lumbopelvic & Sacroiliac Pain/Dysfunction

Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Spasms)

Urinary Urgency Frequency Syndrome

Vulvar Vestibulitis (Genital Inflammation and Pain)

Vulvar Dysesthesias/Vulvodynia (Genital Pain and Sensory Issues)

Pudendal Neuralgia (Pelvic Nerve Pain)

Coccygodynia (Tailbone Pain)

Organ Prolapse/Organ Prolapse Prevention

Postpartum Recovery





Treatments

Treatments for the common diagnosis can include the following:

Pain Management Using Modalities & Relaxation Techniques

Myofascial Manipulation (Soft Tissue Techniques)

Trigger Point Release

Internal Soft Tissue and Muscle Release Techniques

Joint Mobilization

Neural Mobilization and Stretching

Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxation and Strengthening

Active & Passive Muscle Stretching

Neuromuscular Re-education

Progressive Strengthening Aerobic Conditioning

Muscle Energy Techniques, Strain Counterstrain

(Muscle Correction Techniques)

Behavioral Treatment

Diet Modification

Bladder Inhibition Techniques

Biofeedback

Electrical Stimulation & Ultrasound






Excerpt From The American Urogynecological Society Website

Can Kegel Exercises Prevent Leaking During Sex?

Kegel exercises can certainly help.  Women who learn to do Kegals correctly and do them regularly have less leaking during intercourse.  A recent study from Norway found that women who were taught by a physical therapist the correct way of performing Kegels were more likely to have more satisfying sex than a group of women who were not properly taught these exercises.  There women had fewer problems with their sex life and less discomfort with intercourse.

Female Urinary Stress Incontinence

If you or someone you know is affected by loss of bladder control, you are not alone.  An estimated 15-20 million people in the United States have bladder control problems.  This condition affects men and women, although it is nearly twice as common in women.  The prevalence of this condition does increase with age.  15 to 30 percent of adults greater than 60 years of age have UI.  However, this condition should not be considered a normal result of aging.


              



What Happens The First Time You See Us?

The first time you visit us we will conduct a complete examination and assessment of possible issues.  We will focus on:

Posture and Gait Analysis

Trunk and Extremity Range of Motion

Muscle length / Strength Testing

Joint and Soft Tissue Integrity

Perineal Assessment

Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment

Our focus will be to pinpoint issues and determine treatments to assist you
in being the healthiest and best you can be.  As women, we tend to put
ourselves last.  Put yourself first.  

Call to schedule an appointment at 847-201-7612 or 847-229-0140.
You're Worth It!

 
Lake County Physical Therapy, LLC