About Physical Therapy: A Patients Guide
Womens Health-related Therapy
Obstetrics
- Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in pregnancy including carpal tunnel, low back pain, upper-back and neck pain, knee pain, tarsal tunnel syndrome, abdominal weakness
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation instruction for use during labor for pain relief
- C-section recovery- pelvic floor exercises, abdominal exercise, positioning for comfort, scar mobilization
- Cardiovascular exercise instruction for gestational diabetes mellitus
- Prenatal exercise instruction in proper posture, body mechanics, prevention of diastasis, prevention of urinary incontinence
- Care during high-risk pregnancies—bed rest including range of motion, bed mobility and transfers, prevention of deconditioning, positioning
Gynecology
- Exercise for pelvic floor musculature to prevent and treat urinary incontinence
- Biofeedback and myofascial treatment for pelvic pain
- Pre- and post-op education on safe exercise and proper body mechanics
Fibromyalgia
- Instruction in use of pain-controlling modalities
- Instruction in safe and progressive exercise program.
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