PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM |
During pregnancy many women have difficulty adapting to the many anatomical and physiological changes that they experience.
COMMON PROBLEMS
• Postural Changes
• Laxity in Ligaments
• Weight Gain
• Fluid Retention
• Nerve Compression: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Abdominal Weakness
• Pelvic Floor Weakness
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Musculoskeletal Problems: Lower Back, Neck, Tail Bone, Rib, Sciatic Nerve Pain
& Headaches |
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Many of these symptoms and conditions are treatable through Phenomenal Rehabilitation
TREATMENT
Physical therapists will perform an evaluation to determin the treatment plan needed for the present condition. An individualized program will be designed to help facilitate the healing progress of the patient.
• Therapeutic Exercises: A home exercise program will be designed specific to each patient's
need along with activity modifications.
• Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization: To help tissue normalize and decrease tension,
restriction and pain
• Muscle Energy Techniques
• Postural Evaluation
BENEFITS
• Restore movement, flexibility and function
• Decrease discomfort during pregnancy
• Relaxation of muscle spasms and tight muscle tissue
• Increased postural awareness
• Pain Management
• Muscle strengthening |
INCONTINENCE AND PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION
COMMON PROBLEMS
• Urinary Stress Incontinence: involuntary loss of urine
• Urinary Urge Incontinence: uncontrollable urge to go to the bathroom
• Fecal Incontinence: involuntary loss of fecal matter
• Pelvic Floor Weakness: prolapse
• Levi Ani Syndrome
• Dyspareunia: painful intercourse
TREATMENT
• Education and assessment on how to perform
Kegel and pelvic strengthening
• Stabilization and Strengthening exercise
• Biofeedback
• Instruction on Home Exercise Program
• Trigger point release
• Myofascial Release
• Postural awareness training
BENEFITS
• Reduction in symptoms
• Ability to have pain free intercourse
• Relaxation of muscle spasms and tight muscle tissue
• Muscle strengthening Return to functional activities
At Phenomenal Rehabilitation our Physical therapists are Specially Trained to assist with Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. |
