If you think you have a pelvic floor dysfunction or have osteoporosis, ask your physician if you would benefit from women’s health physical therapy. Don’t hesitate to call the therapists if you have any questions, including what to expect on your first visit. You can always schedule a free 15 minute consult to determine if therapy is right for you! For more information call us on: (608) 364-5189 or visit: http://beloithealthsystem.org/
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PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY AND MORE. Women's Health Physical Therapy Flexibility. Strengthening. Relaxation. Beloit Clinic 1905 E. Huebbe Pkwy. Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: (608) 364-2230 • Fax: 608-363-7387 Occupational Health, Sports and Family Medicine 1650 Lee Ln. Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: (608) 365-8660 • Fax: 608-365-6342 www.BeloitHealthSystem.org NorthPointe Health & Wellness Campus 5605 E. Rockton Rd. Roscoe, IL 61073 Phone: (815) 525-4410 Fax: 815-525-4415 If you have children ages 6 months to 10 years, you can utilize NorthPointe’s “Fit ’N Fun” center at no cost during your therapy . We accept many insurance plans. Our offices can call to see if you are covered. www.NorthPointeHealth.org Women's Health Physical Therapy PP500/14 If you think you have a pelvic floor dysfunction or have osteoporosis, ask your physician if you would benefit from women’s health physical therapy. Don’t hesitate to call the therapists if you have any questions, including what to expect on your first visit. You can always schedule a free 15 minute consult to determine if therapy is right for you! our approach located at Pelvic Floor Brochure 2014.indd 1 4/3/14 11:34 AM
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PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY AND MORE.
Women's HealthPhysical Therapy
Flexibility.Strengthening.Relaxation.
Beloit Clinic1905 E. Huebbe Pkwy.Beloit, WI 53511Phone: (608) 364-2230 • Fax: 608-363-7387
Occupational Health, Sportsand Family Medicine1650 Lee Ln.Beloit, WI 53511Phone: (608) 365-8660 • Fax: 608-365-6342
www.BeloitHealthSystem.org
NorthPointe Health & Wellness Campus5605 E. Rockton Rd.Roscoe, IL 61073Phone: (815) 525-4410Fax: 815-525-4415
If you have children ages 6 months to 10 years, you can utilize NorthPointe’s “Fit ’N Fun” center at no cost during your therapy.
We accept many insurance plans. Our offices can call to see if you are covered.
www.NorthPointeHealth.org
Women's HealthPhysical Therapy
PP500/14
If you think you have a pelvic floor dysfunction or have osteoporosis, ask your physician if you would benefit from women’s health physical therapy. Don’t hesitate to call the therapists if you have any questions, including what to expect on your first visit.
You can always schedule a free 15 minute consult to determine if therapy is right for you!
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Pelvic Floor Brochure 2014.indd 1 4/3/14 11:34 AM
finding supportIN YOUR RECOVERY PROCESS
We treata range ofdiagnoses.
By age 18,1 in 4 womenalready have a pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)Pelvic floor dysfunction describes a state in which the pelvic floor muscles are behaving irregularly, producing abnormal tone, where the muscles can either be too tense or too weak. Either way, bowel and bladder habits, as well as sexual function, can become abnormal.
All the following symptoms may indicate a pelvic floor dysfunction:
Our state-licensed therapists are specially trainedin women's health issues.
They’re musculoskeletal experts of the pelvic floorand work closely with your physician,
ensuring you are receiving the bestin qualitative and compassionate care.
Women’s Health Therapists (l to r): Shirley Bender, PTA; Jana Brotherton, PT, DPT; and Gina Jay, PT, DPT, WCS-ABPTS Board Certified in Women’s Health Physical Therapy.• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Bowel/bladder incontinence
• Pelvic Pain
• Intimacy dysfunction
• Pelvic organ prolapse (bladder/bowel/uterine drop)
• Pelvic floor and core weakness
• Musculoskeletal dysfunction during pregnancy and post partum
• Abdominal disorders
• Pre and post surgical pelvic floor care
• Osteoporosis
Patients can expect to receive a variety of treatments, which may include manual therapy (scar tissue mobilization, myofascial release), pelvic floor exercises, relaxation techniques, core strengthening, biofeedback, and postural retraining. Aquatics therapy may also be included for specific diagnoses.
• Voiding urine more than seven times per day
• Leaking feces or urine during a cough or sneeze
• Pelvic pain during intimacy or during a gynecologic exam
• Constipation or increased bowel frequency
• Pain in pelvic region with sitting
• Inability to tolerate wearing undergarments
• Pressure feeling in the pelvis
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal diastasis
• Inability to wear a tampon
• Leakage with activity (running, jumping, lifting, etc.)
Factors that can lead to PFD
• Smoking
• Lung disease, including asthma
• Constipation
• Rushing during voiding
• Menopause
• Post abdominal or pelvic surgery
• Obesity
• Labor complications including prolonged second stage labor and episiotomies
