Pelvic Floor Therapy
The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at Woodland Heights Medical Center (WHMC) offers bladder retraining and pelvic pain management for women of all ages. Therapists work with women to address bladder incontinence that can occur during pregnancy, postpartum and post menopause.
WHMC's approach includes biofeedback, exercise and other methods to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
- Biofeedback and electrical stimulation - Use of electronic sensors internally can measure and balance muscle strength, aid in pain relief and provide feedback on proper contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. Electrical stimulation can aid in the contraction of a weak pelvic floor muscle and also provide pain relief.
- Exercises targeting the pelvic floor - Targeted exercises, most commonly known as kegels, can improve the tone and function of the pelvic and abdominal area.
- Manual therapy - can decrease muscle tension, pain and spasms and help restore normal muscle tone.
Therapy services are offered on an outpatient basis at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at Woodland Heights Medical Center.
Bladder retraining services are offered by a physical therapist who is trained in women's health and pelvic physical therapy. Talk with your primary care physician to see how the Rehabilitation Center at Woodland Heights Medical Center can be a part of your treatment plan. All services require a physician referral from your primary care doctor or specialist.
Members of the staff can help answer questions or provide guidance in obtaining the necessary referral for services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The Rehabilitation Center office at (936) 632-2639, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.