Pelvic Floor Therapy Explained: Benefits, Conditions, and What to Expect
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy isn't just for postpartum women—it's a powerful tool for athletes, runners, and anyone experiencing chronic pain, incontinence, or core dysfunction. At Athletic Evolution Woburn, we specialize in evidence-based pelvic floor therapy to help you restore strength, control, and performance—whether you're recovering from childbirth or training for your next event.
Pelvic floor therapy focuses on the muscles at the base of your pelvis, which support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. These muscles are crucial for stability, movement, and internal pressure regulation. When they’re weak, tight, or imbalanced, issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, or poor core control can arise.
Who Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is highly effective for:
- Postpartum women recovering from childbirth
- Athletes with core instability or hip/back pain
- Men and women with urinary incontinence or urgency
- Runners experiencing pelvic pain or tightness
- Patients recovering from pelvic or abdominal surgery
Conditions We Treat at Athletic Evolution Woburn
- Stress or urge incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Diastasis recti
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Hip and lower back pain linked to pelvic dysfunction
- Postpartum muscle recovery and C-section rehab
We take a holistic approach by evaluating movement, posture, breathing mechanics, and muscular function.
What to Expect During a Session
At your first appointment, a licensed physical therapist will:
- Review your medical and athletic history
- Assess your posture, breathing, and pelvic/core function
- Identify muscle imbalances, tightness, or control issues
- Create a custom treatment plan including:
- Internal or external pelvic assessments
- Manual therapy
- Breathing and pressure system retraining
- Strengthening exercises tailored to your sport or lifestyle
We make sessions discreet, comfortable, and empowering.
The Athletic Advantage: Pelvic Floor Therapy for Performance
Many don’t realize that pelvic floor dysfunction can:
- Decrease running efficiency
- Limit core strength
- Cause hip or low back pain during lifts or squats
- Affect balance and neuromuscular control
Optimizing your pelvic floor supports better athletic output and injury prevention.
FAQs
Q: Is pelvic floor therapy painful or invasive?
A: No. While some assessments involve internal work, we always explain and obtain consent. External-only options are available too.
Q: Do men benefit from pelvic floor therapy?
A: Absolutely. Men can experience pelvic dysfunction due to sports, surgeries, or chronic strain.
Q: How long does therapy take to work?
A: Most patients see improvement in
3–6 sessions, but results vary by condition and consistency.
Q: Can I combine this with sports performance training?
A: Yes—we integrate your PT with movement screening and athletic development for total-body progress.
Schedule Your Pelvic Floor Assessment Today
Ready to improve your core strength, eliminate discomfort, and reclaim performance?
Visit us at 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 1550 in Woburn
Call (781) 935‑7701
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