About Women’s and Men’s Health
We believe in caring for the whole person, both physically and emotionally. Our Women’s Health program is tailored to meet the special needs of women on a behavioral, therapeutic and holistic level. Together, the Women’s and Men’s Health program is designed to promote health and wellness for women and men throughout the many phases of their life. We are driven by the goal of helping every person return to a happy and productive life without worrying about pelvic pain, abdominal pain, chronic pain or chronic disease.
We offer customized treatment plans in a discrete, comfortable environment with one-on-one treatment by a licensed physical therapist.
Our Approach to Treatment
- Provide evidence based care to women and men in all areas of the Women’s and Men’s Health specialty
- Provide care by well-rounded physical therapists that have specialty training
- Provide care for women and men throughout your lifespan; particularly those affected by hormonal changes
- Respect your cultural or religious beliefs while in our care
- Continue to promote women’s and men’s health in the DFW area through positive physician interactions and public education
What To Expect
Following your physician’s examination, our therapists will customize a program for each patient's specific needs. While every patient will have an individualized plan, therapy may consist of many different treatment approaches, including:
- Comprehensive evaluation of lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and hip, as well as abdominal and pelvic floor musculature
- Techniques to train the bowel and bladder through behavior and movement modification
- Evaluation of fluids and dietary intake, as well as bowel and bladder habits
- Suggestions for reducing bladder and bowel irritants
- Pelvic floor muscle training for strengthening or muscle relaxation through biofeedback, muscle stimulation and/or body relaxation techniques
- Accessory muscle training, including abdominal and hip muscles
- Manual therapy to decrease muscle tension, scar tissue and tissue guarding
- Techniques to assist with pain relief
- Positions to assist with labor & delivery
- Instruction for lifting & carrying a baby
Our Women’s and Men’s Health Program can help with the following conditions:
Women’s Health
Bowel & Bladder
- Urinary disorders
- Urinary stress and urge incontinence
- Neuro bladder disorders
- Bowel dysfunction
- Constipation and defecatory dysfunction
- Fecal incontinences
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic nerve disorders
Obstetric
- Prenatal and post-partum conditions for back, neck, shoulder pain
- Abdominal rehabilitation following diastasis rectus
- Rehabilitation following cesarean section
- Clogged milk ducts
Post-Surgical
- Adhesion and scar tissue release post-hysterectomy
- Cesarean section
- Laparoscopy
- Abdominal and hernia repair
- Post-surgical diastasis repair
- Pelvic and abdominal surgeries and trauma
- Pelvic and abdominal cancers
Pelvic Pain Disorders
- Chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Pelvic and genital pain
- Dyspareunia
- Interstitial cystitis
- Endometriosis
- Vulvodynia
- Pudendal neuralgia
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Overactive bladder
- Multiple Sclerosis during pregnancy
Musculoskeletal
- Sacroiliac dysfunction
- Coccydynia
- Piriformis syndrome
- Sciatica
- Low back pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Ehlers Danlos
- Injury recovery and sports medicine
Perimenopause & Post-Menopausal Wellness
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
Breast Health
- Lymphedema
- Post-mastectomy rehabilitation
- Breast cancer
Men’s Health
- Post-prostatectomy pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Prostate disorders
- Male urinary and fecal incontinence
- Constipation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pelvic pain
- Breast health