Sharp Rehabilitation Services offers a specialized physical therapy program designed to treat pelvic pain and dysfunction in both men and women. Our comprehensive treatment approach provides evaluation and education and promotes independent self-management.

Our therapists are specially trained in pelvic floor dysfunction, including techniques like pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises, muscle biofeedback and postural reeducation, which can help minimize symptoms.

Conditions we treat.

• Bladder urgency/frequency
• Coccyx pain
• Constipation
• Endometriosis
• Incontinence
• Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Pain after childbirth
• Pain with intercourse (Dyspareunia/Vaginismus)
• Pelvic muscle tension
• Pelvic pain
• Prostatitis
• Rectal pain
• Vaginal pain (Vulvodynia)

Our program's goals.

• Decrease in pelvic pain
• Improve bowel and bladder function
• Improve lumbopelvic flexibility
• Improve sexual function
• Improve sitting and walking tolerance

Our team.

The pelvic dysfunction team varies by the level of care required, which can include:

• Physical therapist (specializing in pelvic dysfunction)
• Registered nurse (specializing in continence)

Your treatment plan.

Treatment duration on average is 1 to 3 times weekly for 6 to 12 weeks. Exceptions may occur that change the duration of treatment. An assessment is performed by a physical therapist and/or registered nurse, which includes:

• Biofeedback
• Internal assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles
• Manual therapy
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Patient family education
• Pelvic Floor (Kegel) Exercises
• Relaxation techniques
• State-of-the-art Urodynamics lab
• Stretching
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Trigger point release of pelvic floor

Learn more about our pelvic program.

To learn more about our pelvic programs, select the location that is convenient for you.

• Sharp Chula Vista Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: 619-591-7900
• Sharp Coronado Hospital: 619-522-3729
• Sharp Grossmont Brier Patch Outpatient Rehabilitation: 619-740-4600
• Sharp Memorial Hospital: 858-939-6947