Andrea McMath, PT, CLT Physical Therapist
Individualized. Confidential. Professional. Intentional. 11979 Fishers Crossing Drive | Fishers, IN 46038 p: 317.863.5888 | f: 317.578.0253 andrea@livingwithintention.biz | www.livingwithintention.biz
Introducing: Pelvic Floor Therapy Research reveals 25 million adult Americans suffer with urinary incontinence. Many view it as a natural consequence of childbirth and aging. Often Kegel exercises are recommended for strengthening the pelvic floor; however, frequently these exercises are not being performed correctly or they can actually make some conditions worse. Therefore, a thorough pelvic floor examination should be performed to determine the factors contributing to the incontinence. Pelvic floor physical therapy can provide proper treatment and instruction in home program for self management. Definitions for Urinary Incontinence: • Stress Incontinence: loss of urine during increased abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or running. • Urge Incontinence: inability or extreme difficulty holding urine during a strong urge with the need to rush to the bathroom. • Mixed Incontinence: combination of stress and urge incontinence. • Urgency/Frequency: urinating more than every 2 hours during waking hours. • Urinary Retention: inability to completely empty bladder which can be associated with pelvic muscle dysfunction. • Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome: recurring discomfort, pressure, or pain in the bladder/pelvic region. Signs and symptoms may include urinary urgency/frequency/retention, suprapubic pain, low back pain, abdominal pain, pain before/during/after urination, urinary frequency at night, and pain during sex. • Pelvic Organ Prolapse: one or more of the pelvic organs drop from its normal position.
Pelvic Floor Therapy can be used to treat: Menstrual Pain | Pain during or after intercourse | Perineal pain | Myofascial pelvic pain syndrome Vulvodynia | Pain due to sexual abuse, rape, or trauma | Tailbone pain | Levator ani syndrome Pain after abdominal or gynecological surgery | Pelvic floor dysfunction | Genital pain, itching, burning Scar tissue restrictions/pain | Vaginismus with gynecological exam or intercourse NO PHYSICIAN REFERRAL REQUIRED. SELF-REFERRALS WELCOME!
Andrea McMath, Physical Therapist, is specially trained in pelvic floor therapy. No physician referral is required and self-referrals are welcome.