Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation – New York
At Solstice Physiotherapy, our physical therapists specialize in pelvic health. We treat a complex part of the body by integrating our knowledge of orthopedics, bladder, bowel, and sexual function to understand the entire person fully. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we focus on communicating with other specialists and providers to create an appropriate treatment plan and provide the best care to our patients. Pelvic floor physical therapy can provide patients with relief from symptoms related to, but not limited to, bowel and bladder issues, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, pregnancy, and post-partum issues, as well as orthopedic issues.
About the Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sits at the base of the pelvis, running from the tailbone to the pubic bone. These muscles play many roles in the body, including supporting the spine, controlling the bladder and bowel, organ support, and sexual function. Due to their many functions, issues can arise that cause dysfunction across multiple systems of the body. These include the urinary, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and orthopedic systems.
Pelvic Floor Pain & Issues
Pelvic floor muscles are similar to regular muscles—they can cause pain and discomfort. However, the pain often presents a bit differently and can be experienced as vaginal, rectal, clitoral, testicular, or penile pain. We treat all of these symptoms with the goal of restoring patients back to their pain-free levels.
New York Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Your Path to Healing
At Solstice Physiotherapy, we take a holistic approach to healing. During our assessment, we will determine the cause of your symptoms and formulate an individualized plan of care to help you achieve your goals. Our licensed therapists want all patients actively involved in their healing, so we will spend ample time with you to explain our findings and what your treatment will look like. Our goal is to work together to help each patient feel better. If you have any questions at all, please call to schedule a free fifteen-minute phone consultation. We are happy to answer any inquiries you may have about pelvic floor rehab as well as your specific diagnosis.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Specialties
We offer physical therapy for the following conditions and also treat other pelvic issues not listed.
- Colorectal Dysfunction
- Diastasis Recti
- Female and Male Sexual Pain and Dysfunction
- IBS
- Incontinence
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Painful Bladder Syndrome
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain
- Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
- Prenatal and Postpartum Rehabilitation
- Prostatitis/BPH
- Pudendal Neuralgias
- Urinary Frequency and Urgency
- Vulvar Pain and Vulvodynia
Our Licensed Physical Therapists
All of our therapists are licensed physical therapists in New York State. We have received additional certifications, which include either the WCS or the PRPC. The WCS is a women’s health physical therapy certification from the American Physical Therapy Association, which is achieved after 2000 hours of work in pelvic health/women’s health physical therapy, completion of a patient case study, as well as passing specialty examination. The PRPC is the pelvic rehabilitation practitioner certification from Herman and Wallace Institute of Pelvic Health, which is achieved after taking 4 levels of pelvic floor training, followed by passing a specialty examination. All of our therapists take continuing education classes, as well as engage in mentoring and teaching.
Patient Testimonials
Solstice Physiotherapy is proud to help our patients recover from injuries and live pain-free lives. But don’t take our word for it, here are some reviews from patients who have benefited from our services.
“I was really nervous about doing pelvic floor PT, but enough moms convinced me to try it out, and I’m SO glad I did. Devon Dinegar is my physical therapist, and she’s the best! Kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and not judgmental at all. I’ve noticed great improvement since working with her. Highly, highly recommend! I’d give Devon 10 stars if I could!”
— Jennifer
“Kara and Erica have always been highly recommended in the past. I couldn’t agree more. I have been through many pelvic PTs in the past and consider Kara to be one of the best, if not the best, pelvic physical therapists I’ve seen to help with my pelvic pain thus far. She is also extremely lovely and has a wonderful bedside manner. She genuinely cares about her patients, and I cannot be happier to have found her. I’ll be sticking with Kara and Erica wherever they go.”
— JULIE
“This is an amazing practice! The physical therapists are very knowledgable, warm, kind, and do everything to make you comfortable. If you are apprehensive about booking for pelvic floor PT, this is the place to go to. I only have experience with Kara and Emma so far, and they are both highly skilled and helpful in alleviating discomfort and putting you on a path towards healing. In just a few sessions, I am already feeling much better. The entire staff is professional and kind, and I couldn’t recommend this practice enough for any pelvic floor issues.”
— Katherine
Welcome New Patients
Solstice Physiotherapy accepts new patients at our four locations in New York, including Midtown and Downtown in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
Contact us to make an appointment for your initial evaluation.
We do accept insurance and are out-of-network providers.
Free Pelvic Floor Exercise Physical Therapy Videos
Here is a sampling of pelvic floor physical therapy videos. Note that we don’t recommend you try these exercises for the first time alone, as they should be done under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to ensure proper positioning.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation so we can get you started on a personalized physical therapy exercise plan.
Pelvic floor assesment
Pelvic floor muscle assessment
Pelvic Floor Strengthening Exercises
TrA activation
Diaphragmatic breathing
Mini Yoga break: relax your pelvic floor
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