Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Pelvic Program
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
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