Pelvic Health Rehabilitation at Spaulding Malden

People can experience a variety of different complications involving their bowels. Some of these diagnoses can include fecal incontinence (FI), bowel urgency/frequency, and constipation. Our treatments can include education on toilet postures, education on diet modification, exercise, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, breathing strategies or manual techniques.

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine significant enough to cause a problem in daily activities. Our noninvasive therapeutic treatments include exercise, biofeedback and lifestyle strategies to help you manage urinary incontinence.

Many women experience pain as a result of pregnancy, labor and delivery. Our clinicians can help reduce pain and improve function both during pregnancy and in the post-partum period through exercise, manual therapy, body mechanics training, bracing and education.

Pain in the pelvic region can limit many activities associated with normal daily function, including sexual intercourse. A physical therapist with specialized training will first assess the cause of pain, and, based on your symptoms and long-term goals, will recommend a treatment approach. This treatment may include techniques to decrease discomfort, strengthen pelvic muscles, provide flexibility training to pelvic floor and hip muscles and address concerns related to issues of intimacy. Therapeutic techniques may include manual therapy, stretching, strengthening, biofeedback and education about lifestyle changes.

Prolapse occurs when organs slip or fall out of place. This can occur vaginally or rectally. Cystocele and rectocele are examples of this diagnosis. Treatments can include pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises, education on behavioral modifications, posture education, breathing strategies, biofeedback, or manual techniques.