Pelvic floor physical therapy

Your pelvic floor is composed of a group of muscles in the pelvis that play a critical role in controlling your bladder and acting as supportive muscles that connect to your lower back and abdominal muscles. Weakened or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles may not provide enough support for the bladder and can cause pelvic organ prolapse (bulging of the vagina), urinary incontinence (issues with bladder control) and fecal incontinence (issues with bowel control).

Pelvic floor conditions and concerns are common. And pelvic floor physical therapists at Ascension Providence understand how pelvic floor disorders can keep you from being confident and comfortable doing everyday things. We start by listening to your concerns and answering your questions. And by understanding you and your symptoms, we deliver therapy that’s right for you.

Experienced physical therapists with specialized training in care for pelvic floor disorders evaluate and care for women age 13 and older.

Pelvic floor disorder symptoms

• Urinary or fecal incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Postpartum recovery
• Vulvodynia
• Interstitial cystitis
• Pelvic pain

We work with you to find the cause of your symptoms and create a personalized care plan.

Conditions we treat

At Ascension Providence we use some of the latest technology to deliver specialized procedures and offer personalized treatment options with a focus on increasing your overall quality of life.

Our specialists provide care for pelvic floor conditions, including:

• Bowel and bladder dysfunction
• Cancer-related dysfunction
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Interstitial cystitis
• Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pregnancy and postpartum-related conditions
• Sexual dysfunction
• Urinary or fecal incontinence
• Vulvar disorders
• Vulvodynia (vestibulitis)
• Other conditions affecting the pelvic floor

Multispecialty care

At Ascension Providence, you’re cared for by a dedicated multidisciplinary care team, so you can benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines. Our pelvic floor physical therapists have extensive experience treating pelvic floor disorders and work alongside a women’s health care team including:

• Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs)
• Nurses
• Advanced practice providers
• Dietitians
• Social workers

Refer a patient

Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our specialists start by listening to fully understand each patient’s needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To make a doctor referral for your patient, please call 254-772-5454.

Our locations

Ascension Medical Group Providence Urology Clinic

Ascension Providence Rehabilitation Services