Pelvic Floor Therapy in Eastern Iowa

Pelvic floor conditions can affect people of all ages and can have a significant impact on comfort and daily life. At PCI Urology, we offer pelvic floor physical therapy for men, women, and children experiencing a variety of pelvic floor, urinary, bowel, and pain-related concerns.

As one of the few full-service urology clinics to offer pelvic floor physical therapy, PCI provides specialized care for patients experiencing incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, urinary issues, and other pelvic floor concerns. Therapy can also help patients prepare for and recover from urologic surgery and provide support during pregnancy, after delivery, and throughout postpartum recovery.

Who Can Benefit From Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Pelvic floor physical therapy can benefit men, women, and children with a range of symptoms and conditions. Our team commonly helps patients with:

  • Urinary and fecal incontinence
  • Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
  • Rectal, vaginal, genital, abdominal, and back pain
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Diastasis rectus abdominis
  • Urinary issues, including pain, weak stream, incomplete emptying, and frequency
  • Defecation issues
  • Pre- and post-prostatectomy care
  • Pelvic Floor Therapy at PCI Urology

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help patients manage symptoms, support pelvic floor function, and address concerns that may affect everyday comfort and quality of life. Whether you are experiencing urinary or bowel issues, pelvic pain, preparing for urologic surgery, or seeking support related to pregnancy and postpartum recovery, PCI Urology is here to help.

Explore Pelvic Floor Therapy Treatments & Services

PCI Urology offers pelvic floor physical therapy tailored to each patient's symptoms and needs. Treatment may include pelvic floor exercises, bladder and bowel training, manual treatments, and treatment technology, as well as specialized support before and after prostate surgery and during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Scroll down to explore our pelvic floor therapy treatments and services, or contact PCI Urology to learn more or schedule an appointment in Cedar Rapids.

Pelvic Floor Therapy Treatment & Services

Pre- and Post- Prostate Surgery

  • Provides pre-operative instruction to establish an appropriate home exercise program in preparation for surgery.
  • Instructs in proper pelvic floor exercise techniques to ensure best results.
  • Provides exercises to help strengthen and coordinate the pelvic muscles to improve bladder control.
  • Provides strategies to improve bladder control with daily tasks.
  • Educates patients in appropriate bladder habits to improve bladder control.

Pre- and Post-Partum Rehabilitation

  • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)
  • Incontinence
  • Back Pain
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis
  • Faster Childbirth Recovery

Treatment for incontinence, constipation:

  • Instructs in proper pelvic floor exercise techniques to ensure best results.
  • Provides exercises to help strengthen and coordinate the pelvic muscles.
  • Provides strategies to improve bladder control with daily tasks.
  • Educates patients in appropriate bladder habits to improve bladder control.

Exercises

  • Flexibility, range of motion, strengthening, stabilization
  • Bladder and bowel specific training        
  • Dietary and fluid management
  • Bladder and bowel habits
  • Toileting strategies
  • Urge suppression strategies
  • Breathing
  • Posture – standing, sitting, walking

Manual Treatments

  • Myofascial release for muscle retraining, relieving muscle tightness, improving ROM, relieving pain
  • Muscle Energy Techniques for improving pelvic symmetry
  • Flexibility exercises
  • Guided exercise for improving coordination and awareness

Treatment Technology

  • Biofeedback
  • Rehab US
  • Therapeutic US
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Heat