What to Expect

Your pelvic floor is made of muscles that support important every-day functions. Sometimes those muscles need physical therapy… here is what to expect!

In a private treatment room you will meet one-on-one with a NOLA Pelvic Health physical therapist. We’ll discuss concerns, and ask questions regarding pooping, peeing, sexual health, day-to-day activities, exercise, and more.

After getting all the details, the therapist will perform an assessment, which typically includes checking posture, breathing, functional abdominal and hip strength and assessing muscle tone and sensitivity through external touch.

With your consent, your therapist will perform an internal pelvic floor muscle assessment through the vaginal or anal opening to check for muscle function including tone, strength, endurance, and coordination.

Next is a lot of education on what to start working on immediately, perhaps some stretches and relaxation if you need lengthening or improving your workouts if you need more support and strength. We will then discuss next steps.

It's a lot to work to fit into a 55 min session but this evaluation should give your therapist an idea if PT is the right thing for you. In addition, your therapist should be able to give you a few things to start working on at home until your next session. Most of all, you should feel comfortable, respected, and listened to in your session. The first step can be scary to take but so worth it.