Pelvic Pain Archives - Foundations Physical Therapy

Understanding Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause and How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help

Menopause is a natural phase of life that marks the end of menstruation. However, for many women, the hormonal changes associated with menopause can begin during perimenopause and bring about a variety of physical symptoms. Among these are genitourinary symptoms, which can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. Fortunately, pelvic floor physical therapy offers effective, non-invasive solutions to address these concerns and help women regain comfort and confidence.

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Best Practices for Treating Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis, also known as bladder pain syndrome is a condition that presents often with urinary frequency, urinary urgency, pressure or pain when the bladder fills with urine and some relief after urination, as well as painful urination or difficulty urinating. The symptoms mimic a urinary tract infection (UTI) but when the urine is cultured no infection is found. These symptoms can be incredibly frustrating, uncomfortable and disruptive.

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When to see a Pelvic PT?

A physical therapist (PT) is a licensed healthcare professional with a graduate degree – either a masters or a doctorate in physical therapy. They are trained as generalists and can treat patients in many different settings and in various stages of recovery.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy & Your Insurance Coverage

Exploring the reasons why Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy & your Insurance Coverage Don’t Mix.
You pay a monthly health insurance premium to help cover any illnesses and/or injuries that may arise. This hefty monthly fee is supposed to be your safety net, but what happens when it isn’t?

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My Story: How I Became a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

At some point during their course of treatment, most of my patients delicately ask a variation of the question, “How did you decide to become a pelvic floor physical therapist?”

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Listen as Ronit shares her story in episode 63 of The V Hive

Pelvic girdle pain is a common yet poorly understood condition that affects women during pregnancy, childbirth, and/or the postpartum period. It is known by multiple different names, which adds to the confusion in the literature and in research. It may be called pelvic arthropathy, oteitis pubis, pelvic insufficiency

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