Pelvic Health Guest Speaker

pelvic health therapy

therapist has undergone specialty training in the area of the pelvis, encompasses anatomy, muscles, nerves and soft tissues that attach to these structures

what are some of the roles of the pelvic floor?

• supportive

• core system component and regulation

• lymphatic pump

• sexual arousal

when does the transverse abdominis fire at maximum contraction?

neutral spine

what are some conditions that may not require PH specifically?

• abdominal scar pain

• high groin and hamstring strains

• sports hernias

• testicular pain

• pubic symphysis pain or dysfunction

• abdominal pain

dyspareunia

pain with intercourse

what is included in an external pelvic exam?

• visual

  • observation

  • skin integrity

  • perineum

• palpation

  • scar tissue

  • bony landmarks

• neuro screening

  • sensation

  • reflexes

what is included in an internal pelvic exam?

• palpation

  • muscle integrity

  • tonicity, trigger points

  • defects

  • tenderness

• motor

  • strength, power, endurance

  • coordination

• support

  • urethral hypermobility

• coccyx

how often is normal urination frequency?

4-8 times per day

how frequently should you be urinating?

about every 2 to 5 hours

how often is normal for urination at night?

0-1 time