Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) refers to a broad constellation of symptoms and anatomic changes related to abnormal function of the pelvic floor musculature. The disordered function corresponds to either increase activity (hypertonicity) or diminished activity (hypotonicity) or inappropriate coordination of the pelvic floor muscles.

Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Difficulty urinating or having bowel movements
Feeling like your bowel movements are not complete
Leakage of urine or feces
Frequently feeling the need to use the bathroom
Feeling like you need to force out urine or feces
Stopping and starting in the middle of urinating
Long-term constipation
Needing to change positions to get out a bowel movement
Painful urination
Unexplained lower back pain
Unexplained pain in your genitals, anus, or lower abdomen (pelvic region)

Causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

An injury to the pelvis
Surgery in the pelvic area
Aging
Being overweight or obese
Pregnancy and childbirth
Using the bathroom too often or straining too hard when going to the bathroom

When you begin pelvic floor therapy, a physical therapist (PT) will learn more about your symptoms. Your PT will check your core muscles to see how strong they are, along with how much core endurance you have. Your PT will also have you try certain activities and positions to check the coordination of your pelvic floor muscles.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Sources:https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-to-know-about-pelvic-floor-dysfunction

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559246/

https://www.panoramaortho.com/news/physical-therapy-to-help-pelvic-floor-dysfunction/

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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