What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
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TYPES:Generic: Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor Physical Therapy addresses any disorders involving the pelvic floor muscles including urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, and pain with intercourse, and provides strength training before and after pelvic surgeries such as bladder repair, pelvic reconstruction, and prostate surgery. Physical therapy uses evidence-based treatment techniques such as strength training, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, manual therapy and behavior changes to promote pelvic floor health.
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How do members experience Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelvic pain | 5 | 3 | |
| Hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction | 3 | 0 | |
| Interstitial cystitis | 3 | 1 | |
| Pain | 3 | 1 | |
| Pelvic floor dyssynergia | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Interstitial cystitis | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 | |
| Pelvic pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
EmilyKingston3
evaluated on Apr 04, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pelvic pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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