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Pelvic Health

Did you know physical therapy can reduce or eliminate pain, prevent surgery, and eliminate the need for medication in patients with pelvic pain, incontinence, and pregnancy or post-partum issues?

Pelvic Pain

Capitol PT physios are experts in treating the musculoskeletal system and can treat the following issues associated with pelvic pain:

  • Painful intercourse
  • Pain associated with tampon use or pelvic exams
  • Difficulty with normal activities such as, sitting, rising from a chair, standing or walking
  • Difficulty with recreational activities
  • Chronic constipation or difficulties passing a bowel movement
  • Pain in the groin, buttock, low back, hip, sacroiliac or abdomen

Pregnancy and Post-Partum Issues

Capitol PT offers outpatient care for women that is designed to reduce uncomfortable symptoms related to pregnancy such as:

  • Headaches and migraines
  • Tingling in the arms or hands
  • Back and neck pain
  • Hip, groin or leg pain and numbness
  • “Stretched out” abdominal muscles that cause belly fat
  • Painful intercourse
  • Post-delivery abdominal or vaginal pain
  • Painful menses as a result of C-section surgery
  • Diastasis recti (tearing of the connections between the abdominal muscles)

Incontinence

Treatment at Capitol PT can help you gain control over the following symptoms:

  • Urine leakage with coughing, laughing, lifting or exercise
  • Urge incontinence (urine leaks due to bladder muscle spasm)
  • Mixed incontinence
  • Functional incontinence (urine leaks if you cannot get to the bathroom in time)
  • Fecal incontinence

How Does Capitol PT Help?

Capitol PT provides a very soothing and private environment for all pelvic health patients. Initially, your physio will examine abdominal muscles, neck, back, hip, SI joints and pubic symphasis to look for issues brought on by surgery, pregnancy or deconditioning. Each patient will begin a unique treatment plan; some common interventions include:

  • Gentle exercise
  • Stretching and strengthening
  • Education on proper posture
  • Manipulation and manual therapy
  • Specific exercises to improve pelvic floor function
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Pelvic Health Locations

Services at Associated Physicians

4410 Regent St
Madison, WI 53705
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Madison – University Avenue

3525 University Ave
Madison, WI 53705
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Mount Horeb

1215 Springdale St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 45-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    • You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    • You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    • You perform several exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, body weight exercises, or weighted exercises.
    • The stretches and body weight or weighted exercises will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    • We can initiate other techniques to include manual (hands-on) work, taping, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, or blood flow restriction therapy, as needed.
    • The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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