Addressing a Personal Condition

February 7, 2023

If you struggle with bowel or bladder control, you may have a weak pelvic floor. These problems are not uncommon, and the right physical therapy can help resolve them effectively.

“When patients commit to a pelvic floor therapy regimen, they almost always get better,” says Tauree Peterson, DPT, physical therapist at HRMC’s Pro Rehab. “This form of therapy is a conservative treatment option that, when successful, provides patients with improved comfort, confidence, and overall quality of life.”

Depending on your needs, your pelvic floor therapy plan may include:

• Physical exercises, such as Kegels, can help strengthen the pelvic floor. To perform a Kegel, you squeeze and release the pelvic floor muscles like you are trying to stop and start the flow of urine.
• Behavioral changes such as limiting your fluid intake or increasing the amount of fiber in your diet are simple steps that can also have a powerful impact.

Your primary care provider can refer you one of HRMC’s physical therapists.