Pelvic Program

Chronic pelvic pain, including pelvic dysfunction and incontinence, is one of the most perplexing areas of human suffering.

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

Conditions we treat.

• Coccyx pain
• Dyspareunia
• Incontinence
• Interstitial cystitis
• Pelvic muscle tension
• Pelvic pain
• Prostatitis
• SIJ dysfunction
• Vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis

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 of the pelvic floor muscles
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Patient family education
• Pelvic Floor Exercise/Kegel
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Trigger point release of pelvic floor