As an athlete, maintaining optimal physical health is crucial for achieving peak performance. However, it’s common for athletes to overlook the importance of pelvic health and the role it plays in overall health and fitness. 

Pelvic Health physical therapy can be used as a way for athletes to improve their overall health, including pelvic health, while treating certain issues and conditions. Keep reading to learn more about pelvic health.

What is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

Pelvic health physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that addresses issues related to the muscles and tissues in the pelvic region. This type of therapy can help athletes alleviate pain, improve flexibility and stability, and prevent injury.

Issues and Conditions Treated

Pelvic health physical therapy can be used to treat several health conditions and issues for both women and men. Common issues that pelvic health physical therapy addresses include:

• Pelvic discomfort or pain
• Incontinence or difficulty with bowel or bladder control
• Weakness or tension in the pelvic floor muscles
• Sexual dysfunction
• Postural imbalances that affect the pelvis
• Pregnancy or postpartum recovery

Our Pelvic health physical therapists are specially trained to assess and treat these issues, using a variety of techniques such as manual therapy, exercise, and education. 

They also work with athletes to develop a customized exercise program that targets the specific needs of the pelvic region, while also addressing overall fitness and performance goals.

Benefits of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for Athletes

In addition to treating the issues and conditions outlined above, pelvic health physical therapy provides many benefits for athletes. These benefits include: 

• Improved flexibility and stability in the pelvic region, which can lead to better balance and overall movement patterns
• Relief of pain and discomfort, allowing athletes to perform at their best
• Increased strength and control of the pelvic floor muscles, which can help prevent injury
• Improved bowel and bladder control, which can be especially important for athletes who engage in high-impact activities
• A faster recovery time for injuries or conditions that affect the pelvic region.

Get Started with Pelvic Health PT

Our Pelvic Health Physical Therapists can help you achieve your goals, while also addressing any issues related to pelvic health. 

If you're an athlete and you're experiencing any pain or discomfort in the pelvic region, or if you're looking to improve your overall fitness, schedule a free phone consultation with our pelvic health physical therapists in West Springfield. We look forward to helping you.

As an athlete, maintaining optimal physical health is crucial for achieving peak performance. However, it’s common for athletes to overlook the importance of pelvic health and the role it plays in overall health and fitness. 

Pelvic Health physical therapy can be used as a way for athletes to improve their overall health, including pelvic health, while treating certain issues and conditions. Keep reading to learn more about pelvic health.

What is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

Pelvic health physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that addresses issues related to the muscles and tissues in the pelvic region. This type of therapy can help athletes alleviate pain, improve flexibility and stability, and prevent injury.

Issues and Conditions Treated

Pelvic health physical therapy can be used to treat several health conditions and issues for both women and men. Common issues that pelvic health physical therapy addresses include:

• Pelvic discomfort or pain

• Incontinence or difficulty with bowel or bladder control

• Weakness or tension in the pelvic floor muscles

• Sexual dysfunction

• Postural imbalances that affect the pelvis

• Pregnancy or postpartum recovery

Our Pelvic health physical therapists are specially trained to assess and treat these issues, using a variety of techniques such as manual therapy, exercise, and education. 

They also work with athletes to develop a customized exercise program that targets the specific needs of the pelvic region, while also addressing overall fitness and performance goals.

Benefits of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for Athletes

In addition to treating the issues and conditions outlined above, pelvic health physical therapy provides many benefits for athletes. These benefits include: 

• Improved flexibility and stability in the pelvic region, which can lead to better balance and overall movement patterns

• Relief of pain and discomfort, allowing athletes to perform at their best

• Increased strength and control of the pelvic floor muscles, which can help prevent injury

• Improved bowel and bladder control, which can be especially important for athletes who engage in high-impact activities

• A faster recovery time for injuries or conditions that affect the pelvic region.

Get Started with Pelvic Health PT

Our Pelvic Health Physical Therapists can help you achieve your goals, while also addressing any issues related to pelvic health.

If you're an athlete and you're experiencing any pain or discomfort in the pelvic region, or if you're looking to improve your overall fitness, schedule a free phone consultation with our pelvic health physical therapists in West Springfield. We look forward to helping you.