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Your pelvic floor is made up of muscles that support your reproductive organs, urinary tract and rectum. Both men and women can benefit from strengthening these muscles to improve bladder and bowel function.
This type of therapy strengthens pelvic floor muscles. A specially trained therapist can help you build muscles, increase function and reduce pain.
Wear comfortable clothing you’d wear for exercising. Your therapist will let you know if you need a specific type of clothing.
Therapy may include exercises, mild electrical stimulation or manual therapy, depending on your functional level. Physical therapists can massage or stretch muscles to help restore their strength and function.
Your Mercy physical therapist helps you set treatment goals, such as managing incontinence or alleviating back pain. You and your therapist then develop a plan to reach your goals and improve your quality of life.
Yes, studies show pelvic floor therapy can improve prolapse and reduce symptoms.
It depends on your pelvic condition and functional level. Multiple or frequent sessions may be needed to achieve your treatment goals.
Mercy has experienced urologists across most of our communities.