PT Center for Women

“Find a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life.”    This quote seems incredibly appropriate for my time at PT Center for Women. For those of you who haven’t heard, I will be moving to Tennessee at the end of December. While my husband and I are excited for our next adventure, I will definitely miss my job, my co-workers and the patients with whom  I have had the pleasure of working.   I started at PT Center for Women about a week before we knew what COVID was, so it has been an interesting two and a half years. I have truly enjoyed my time working here, treating and educating women in all stages of life and helping them to reach their goals in life but also in fitness. This clinic is unique and gave me opportunities to collaborate and learn from other physical therapists, doctors, and fitness professionals.   One of my favorite patient populations I have had the pleasure of treating has been post-partum women. This treatment can include anything from abdominal weakn

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects many women who will see multiple providers before they are diagnosed. Often, women are left to feel that the problems they are experiencing are normal and should just be endured. The simple truth is that pain is not normal. Women dealing with symptoms that can include urinary incontinence, constipation, pelvic or low back pain, discomfort during sexual intercourse, muscle spasms or pressure in the pelvic region can look to physical therapy to find relief. And in finding the right physical therapist to meet your needs, you might see certifications listed to which you might give a cursory glance, but these often missed abbreviations are very meaningful to your search. Physical therapists that specialize in pelvic pain have one or both of the following: Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Pain (CAPP) Biofeedback Certification Institute of America – Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback (BCB-PMD) The Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health

Treating pelvic pain has taught me that every pain syndrome is unique. I continued my education to be certified in the treatment of pelvic pain so I could provide treatment options for my patients. Here’s a short class (looks long I know, but it isn’t) for your own personal edification: There are two types of pelvic pain, acute and chronic. Acute pelvic pain: Starts over a short period of time, anywhere from a few minutes to a few days Many times is experienced after surgery or with soft tissue injury Is often short-lived but may be severe Is often a warning sign that something else is wrong and should be evaluated promptly Chronic pelvic pain: Severe and steady pain, dull aching or sharp pains with cramping, pressure or heaviness with the pelvis Pain with intercourse, having a bowel movement or sitting Persists for a period of three months or longer May be intermittent or constant; intermittent chronic pain will usually have a cause while constant pelvic pain may be the result of