What is pelvic floor physical therapy?

The pelvic floor visualized from above

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized area of orthopedic physical therapy focused on the pelvic floor muscles, which are a group of muscles located at the base of the pelvis.

These muscles play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including bladder and bowel control, sexual function, and support for pelvic organs.

Pelvic floor physical therapists assess and treat conditions such as pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and prenatal and postpartum issues.

Treatment may involve a combination of exercises, manual therapy techniques, biofeedback using ultrasound, education, and behavioral strategies tailored to each individual's needs

Core stability exercise “bird dog”