Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Empower PT Clinics
Offering Pelvic Health PT for Women, Men, and Children
What is PT for the Pelvic Floor?
Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect women, men, and children. Whether you’re experiencing bladder leaks, constipation, pelvic pain, pregnancy related changes, or recovery after surgery, specialized pelvic health physical therapy can help.
Is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Right for Me?
People of ALL ages and genders are welcome to receive pelvic floor PT. You can benefit from PT if you experience:
✓ Bladder leakage, urinary urgency
✓ Constipation
✓ Pelvic or tailbone pain
✓ Pain with intercourse
✓ Pregnancy or postpartum concerns
✓ Diastasis recti
✓ Pelvic organ prolapse
✓ Pediatric bladder or bowel concerns & bedwetting
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, we’d love to help!
What Will My First Visit Be Like?
We’ll talk about your symptoms, medical history, and goals before completing a movement assessment. Depending on your symptoms, your evaluation may include strength, flexibility, posture, breathing, balance, and core assessments.
Every evaluation is individualized, and any internal examination is optional, explained beforehand, and only performed with your consent.
Women
Women of all ages can experience pelvic floor disorders. We also often see women before, during, and after pregnancy.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Low Back, Hip, & Pelvic Pain
Vaginal Heaviness & Prolapse
Constipation & Hemorrhoids
Painful Intercourse
Scar Tissue From C-section & Perineal Tearing
Men
16% of men experience a pelvic floor issue, so you are not alone! These are common reasons men see a pelvic health PT:
Erectile Dysfunction
Pelvic Pain, Tailbone Pain
Groin Pain & Hernias
Urinary Incontinence
Prostatitis
BPH Symptoms
Children
The most common age for pelvic floor involvement in children is early elementary age! They can experience symptoms such as:
Bedwetting
Pelvic Pain & Back Pain
Abnormal Voiding Behaviors
Urinary Incontinence
Constipation
FAQs About Pelvic Health Physical Therapy at Empower!
Kansas is a direct access state, so you do NOT need a referral. However, some state insurances require an authorization and a referral helps get PT approved. A referral on file can help us see you for long-term if warranted (over 3 months).
This is the most common hesitation that people have about pelvic floor physical therapy! You do NOT have to have an internal exam, and not everyone would benefit from one. If your PT recommends this but you are uncomfortable with it, you can always request not to have one performed.
Our typical session is 40 minutes, both for your first visit and follow up appointments.
It is common to treat pelvic floor cases with 1 or 2 times a week in the clinic. You may attend physical therapy for multiple weeks. More severe & chronic cases may require longer care. If you have financial concerns, just call any of our offices to discuss your insurance benefits & you can schedule a free 20 minute consultation to talk through your needs with one of our pelvic health PTs.
Meet The Empower Pelvic Floor Team!
Dr. Demi Kraus, DPT, PT – Andover
Dr. Connor Racette, DPT, PT – Newton
Dr. Kailey Deurksen, DPT, PT – Newton
Dr. Morgan Kaufman, DPT, PT – Newton
Schedule an Evaluation at Empower Physical Therapy!
Andover:
826 E. Founders PKWY
Ste 100
Andover, KS 67002
Newton:
715 Medical Center Dr.
STE 300
Newton, KS 67114
