What should I expect at my first neuro PT session?

At your first neuro PT session, we will discuss your symptoms, diagnosis (if you have one), and medical treatments/plan of care. We will ask you about your life and your goals for PT. We will engage you in an examination to figure out the best ways to achieve those goals. You can expect that we will revisit these exam findings and goals regularly to make sure our plan of care is working for you!

What should I expect at my first pelvic PT session?

At your first pelvic PT session, we will discuss your symptoms and health history. If you’re not familiar with pelvic floor PT, we will answer your questions and talk with you about how we can help. We will engage you in an orthopedic examination (such as looking at your back and hips) to see if there are contributing factors. We may ask you if you are comfortable with a vaginal or rectal pelvic floor examination (also known as an “internal exam”) to look at your pelvic floor muscles more closely. We will explain this examination in depth and will always provide other options to make sure you are comfortable.

What is pelvic floor therapy for kids?

Pelvic floor PT can help kids who are experiencing bedwetting, accidents during the day, or constipation. We will figure out why this is happening and work in concert with your child’s medical team to help. Interventions we use might include improving strength, coordination, nutrition/hydration strategies, and body awareness. We will use play-based strategies to make sure your child enjoys coming to PT!

What is the pelvic floor?

The pelvic floor is made up of 3 layers that sit inside the pelvis like a bowl. They support your organs and play a role in bladder and bowel control — your pelvic floor muscles help keep urine and feces in or relax to let urine and feces out. They also impact sexual functioning. Strong, well-coordinated pelvic floor muscles help with arousal and orgasm. Issues with your pelvic floor muscles can also lead to pain with sex.