What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

• Pelvic floor physical therapy is a niche practice in physical therapy that incorporates assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles. Common conditions that benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy are leaking (incontinence), prolapse, constipation, tailbone pain, pain with sex, lumbopelvic pain, and more! 

Will there be a pelvic exam?

• A pelvic examination is recommended. The best way to know exactly what is causing the dysfunction is to assess the pelvic floor muscles themselves. However, there is a lot we can address without having to do a pelvic exam if you are not comfortable with one.

What should I wear to my appointment?

• Wear clothes that you are comfortable in and can easily move around in for any appropriate exercises.​

What happens if I'm on my period on the day I have an appointment?

• Not to fear! Internal treatment is still an option based on your comfort level, but we can also use that time to educate on your condition, do manual therapy on other focus areas of the body, exercise, and update your home exercise program!

Do you offer birth prep?

• We offer individualized birth prep sessions that go over pain management, labor and delivery positions, breathwork and push practice, and more!

What does a pediatric pelvic floor assessment look like?

• With parental consent, there is an external observation of the perineum to assess tissue health and pelvic muscle coordination, and a quick cotton swab stroke on the perineum to assess neurological function. The remainder of the exam involves a screen of gross motor skills, breathing mechanics, or any other factors relevant to your child's condition.​

What is Dry Needling?

• Dry needling is a technique that uses small needles to induce neuromuscular effects including muscle relaxation, reduced inflammation, increased blood flow, and reduced pain.​

Will I be sore after Dry Needling?

• Soreness is a possible side effect of dry needling, but Dr. Kinsey utilizes a gentle technique to mitigate soreness.​

I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. How is PT here different than at other clinics?

• As someone with EDS, Dr. Kinsey is able to bring years of research dissection as well as personal and clinical experience. Most patients with EDS have experienced physical therapy being too aggressive and not appropriately tailored to the patient, and therefore causing a flare or a worsening of symptoms and joint instability. Dr. Kinsey is able to meet patients where they are functionally and help them build the foundational skills needed to improve joint stability and reduce pain. She is also familiar with the comorbidities associated with EDS, such as POTS, MCAS, May-Thurner Syndrome, gastroparesis, craniocervical instability, endometriosis, and more.​