Post-Surgery Therapy – New York
At Solstice, we know that patients arrive with unique symptoms, which is why our physical therapists provide personalized recovery from hip, pelvic, and abdominal procedures.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to start physical therapy—which depends on the type and extent of the surgery—we recommend you come to us. The sooner you start at Solstice, the sooner you feel like YOU again.
Post-Surgery Physical Therapy Specialties
Pelvic Organ Surgery Rehab
- Prostatectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Endometriosis Excision
Hip Surgery Rehab
- Labral Repair
Abdominal Surgery Rehab
- C-Section
- Hernia Repair
With your consent (of course!), our physiotherapists can assess your abdomen, pelvis, and pelvic floor muscles. This examination will help determine the functionality of your musculoskeletal system, as well as how it contributes to your symptoms after the procedure.
Contact us today with any questions about post-surgery therapy.
Pelvic Organ Surgery Rehab
Hysterectomy
Prostatectomy
Hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterus. A complete hysterectomy entails the additional removal of the ovaries and cervix, but in some cases, these organs can be spared. Complications following hysterectomy may include pelvic organ prolapse (the descent of the bladder, rectum, or cervix into the vaginal canal), changes to bladder and bowel function, and/or pelvic pain. All of these symptoms can be addressed and managed with pelvic physiotherapy.
Prostatectomy, or prostate removal, is most commonly performed in response to prostate cancer. Side effects of a prostatectomy can include urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and changes in orgasm. These symptoms should not be accepted as your new normal, and can all be treated by a pelvic physiotherapist.
Hip Surgery Rehab
Labral Repair
Endometriosis Excision
If the lining of the hip joint (also known as the labrum) is torn, a hip labral repair can be performed as treatment. These tears are usually caught on an MRI, and can be accompanied by hip pain with movement, feelings of hip instability, and the presence of a click or pop at the hip. As most physiotherapists will tell you, everything is connected! The anatomy of the hip joint (and the deep muscles that surround it) flank the pelvic floor. If a physiotherapist looks only at the hip following a labral repair, they are missing a vital group of muscles that can be compensating for the hip: the pelvic floor! A pelvic physiotherapist will examine the hip, abdominals, AND pelvic floor holistically, making sure each is functioning well and reducing the risk of further hip/pelvic pain.
When the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity, it is referred to as endometriosis. These growths can occur anywhere in the body, but are most commonly found near the uterus, bladder, and rectum. Endometriosis can cause ovulatory and/or menstrual pain in the pelvic and abdominal regions, as well as an irregular cycle, heavy bleeding during periods, painful sex, pain with bowel movements, and pain with urination. At this time, endometriosis excision (a procedure which removes endometrial tissue) is the only available treatment. We as physiotherapists understand that pain—especially chronic pain—can be complicated, and may not be entirely resolved by the removal of endometrial tissue. Pelvic physiotherapy after endometrial excision is a vital step in recovery, reducing persistent pain and eliminating bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction.
Abdominal Surgery Rehab
Hernia Repair
C-Section
Hernias occur when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened spot in a muscle or a connective tissue wall. Commonly, they are found at the belly button (umbilical), groin (inguinal canal), and anywhere in the abdomen. Hernias can result from abdominal weakness, heavy lifting, prior abdominal surgeries, chronic constipation, chronic cough, pregnancy, and/or obesity. Pelvic physiotherapy after hernia repair can help. At Solstice, our physical therapy corrects the habits that led to the hernia, ensuring long-term recovery and lowering the odds of future procedures.
When a baby is delivered via Cesarean surgery, the abdominal and uterine walls are opened, effectively cutting through 7 layers of skin, muscle, connective tissue, and the uterus. Complications that follow this procedure include abdominal pain and stiffness, pelvic pain, abdominal weakness, and an abdominal “pouch” or “shelf”—all of which can be addressed in pelvic physiotherapy.
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.
Post-Surgery Health Articles
Sexual Health after Cancer: What Women Need to Know
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Have You Recently Had Surgery for Endometriosis?
Have you recently had surgery for Endometriosis? – Here are some things you can do to aid in your recovery. There are many things that you can do, immediately following Endometriosis surgery, to jump start recovery. From proper clothing, to exercise and self-care,...
What is Lymphedema and can my symptoms improve with lymph therapy? The answer is YES!
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Patient Testimonials
Solstice Physiotherapy is proud to facilitate lasting care and long-term recovery. But don’t take our word for it: read the reviews and learn more about our personal impact on patients.
“I have been working with Yvonne Sciascia for the past 2 months, and she has been a lifesaver in helping me recover from my surgery. She is easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable on all things related to the pelvic floor. I always feel much better after my treatments with her.”
— KRISTEN
“I am so grateful to have found Solstice PT, and especially Emma Codman. I came to Solstice after surgery for endometriosis, navigating a lot of pain and healing that had been taking place for many years. I felt so taken care of by the way Emma approached this very sensitive experience and helped me get back to a place where I wasn’t dealing with daily pain. As a therapist, I can truly say that everything at Solstice comes from a trauma-informed (and very supportive) lens. I would refer both friends and clients to Solstice—especially Emma!”
— PAM
“I’ve been in chronic pain from multiple illnesses for decades and never did pelvic floor PT after prolapse surgery. Just saw Lexi today and she is the best. So comprehensive, and I felt a major improvement after just one visit. Plus, they made the process of dealing with my health insurance a breeze.”
— JENNIFER
Post-Surgery Physical Therapy Videos
Browse a sampling of our post-surgery PT tutorials! Note that we don’t recommend you try these exercises alone for the first time, as they should be performed 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.
Banded squat with jumping progression
TrA activation
Hip CARs
Sciatic Nerve Glide Tutorial: Gentle Movements for Sciatica Relief!
Thread the needle with variations
Thoracic spine extensions on the foam roller
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.
Four Convenient New York Locations
NYC - MIDTOWN
315 Madison Ave., Suite 2100
New York, NY 10017
NYC - FiDi Downtown
139 Fulton Street, Suite 1012
New York, NY 10282
LONG ISLAND
8 Bond Street, #301
Great Neck, NY, 11021
WESTCHESTER
862 Scarsdale Avenue
Scarsdale, NY 10583