For Connective Tissue Disorders:
Over the years, I have had a high percentage of patients with diagnosed or suspected connective tissue disorders and this has lead me to expand my practice. Connective tissue is everywhere in the body and can affect anything from joints to difficulty swallowing to gastrointestinal issues. Every patient I see is a whole person and will never be treated as just a body part, this includes connective tissue. If you are diagnosed with or suspect you have a connective tissue disorder and physical therapy has not worked for you in the past, it may be that you needed a different approach. Conditions related to connective tissue disorders can include, but are not limited to:
- Multiple joint pain
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- GI issues
- Difficulty swallowing
- Joint dislocations or subluxations
- Flat feet
- Postural issues
- Back pain
- Poor abdominal muscle control
- Poor coordination
For Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:
Pelvic floor muscles are muscles just like everywhere else in the body. They function by contracting and relaxing. When these muscles function properly, we don’t give them much thought. They help prevent urinary or fecal leaking, assist in sexual function, support pelvic organs, stabilize your trunk and help maintain your intra-abdominal pressure. When they are not functioning well, it can be very distressing. Pelvic floor disorders treated include, but not limited to:
- Pelvic Pain such as Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Spastic Pelvic Floor Syndrome, Vaginismus, Chronic Pelvic Pain, scrotal pain, penile pain, etc.
- Coccydynia
- SIJ Dysfunction
- Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
- Diastasis Recti Abdomininus
- Urinary Incontinence, Frequency, and Urgency
- Fecal Incontinence
- Pediatric (Constipation, Incontinence, Bedwetting)
- Constipation
- Peri-partum issues
- Pre/Post Surgery, including Gender Affirming Surgeries, hysterectomy, prostatectomy, etc.
If you have any questions about whether an issue can be treated by physical therapy or you do not see your issue on this list, set up a free virtual consultation to see if pelvic floor PT is a good fit for you.
