Pelvic Floor PT: More Than Kegels

Are you having issues with incontinence or pelvic dysfunction? Are you male or female genetically?

This article emphasizes the importance of adapting a multi-disciplinary approach by healthcare professionals, especially by initial healthcare providers such as Nurse practitioner (NP) , PCP, urologist, gynecologist and obstetrician. NP commonly see patients with disorders or symptoms related pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction who may be candidates for pelvic floor physical therapy. The aim of this collaboration between NP and pelvic floor physical therapist is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for women with PFM dysfunction.

Lee Kole, PT

Founder of BreakThrough Physical Therapy. Practicing since 1998 and running a one-on-one clinic since 2004: one therapist, one patient, every session.

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