Pelvic Floor Disorders

Specialized physical therapists evaluate and treat both female and male patients for pelvic floor conditions including:

• Urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, nocturia
• Urinary retention
• Painful bladder syndrome
• Bowel incontinence, smearing, poor gas control
• Bowel frequency or urgency
• Constipation
• Rectal pain, hemorrhoids, anal fissures
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Vaginismus, dyspareunia and vulvodynia
• Testicular and penile pain
• Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation
• Pain associated with pregnancy such as sacroiliac joint, low back, and pelvic girdle pain
• Postpartum recovery with perineal scars and caesarean scars
• Diastasis rectus abdominus
• Pudendal nerve dysfunction
• Cancer recovery (mastectomy, lumpectomy, gynecological cancers, colorectal cancers, prostate cancer)

Treatment may include:

• Bladder and bowel training
• Manual therapy techniques and massage
• Exercise based therapy (local and global)
• Vaginal and rectal dilators or wands
• Modifications to sexual activity
• Nerve desensitization techniques
• Yoga and relaxation tools
• Diet and lifestyle modifications
• Biofeedback, ultrasound and electrical stimulation

If you would like more information about these specialized therapy services, please contact us at:

• Willis Knighton Rehabilitation Institute
  1111 Line Avenue
  Shreveport, LA 71101
  318-716-4720