Women's Health Physical Therapy

Women's Health Physical Therapy involves specialized training to address issues specific to women that can occur throughout her lifespan. Every aspect of a physical therapist's training is used to evaluate and provide appropriate intervention promoting optimal health and enhancing function. You might find this type of physical therapy intervention helpful if you experience loss of urine with exercise, tailbone pain with prolonged sitting, or inability to use a tampon due to pain. Specific issues that are addressed can include the following:

Pelvic Floor Muscle Disorders Urinary Incontinence Pelvic Pain Dyspareunia (painful vaginal penetration) Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic Pain Syndromes Coccygodynia Vulvodynia/ Vestibulitis Osteoporosis The Prenatal and Postpartum Time Periods

Kerry has completed the American Physical Therapy Association's recommended coursework to obtain her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy. She has been practicing in the arena of Women's Health since 2004. She feels her two pregnancies provided experiences that enhance her ability to understand women's issues and offer appropriate treatment options.