Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place

We believe that in order to reach your goals, you need one-on-one time with your own personal therapist.  Our approach of combining highly skilled therapy with closely monitored personalized care has been widely recognized.  H&D has been chosen as the sole provider of therapy services for 10 fortune 500 companies.

In the mid-90’s, insurance carriers started becoming more profit-driven than they had ever been before. This aggressive bottom-line focus was reflected in greatly reduced reimbursements that affected how physical therapy was delivered. 

Many providers responded by looking for ways to double, triple or even quadruple the number of patients they could see in an hour.  As a result, the quality of care suffered. If you had neck pain, there was only enough time to look at your neck and then treat your neck.  

Greg and Rob refused to treat patients as if they were part of an assembly line. They said, ‘Enough is enough’ and in 1997 H&D Physical and Occupational therapy was established with a mission to provide one-on-one integrated science-based holistic therapy.


Injuries to the body can happen anytime and anywhere. Whether it’s during a sports game, car accident, or surgery, recovery is important to getting back to daily life. H&D Physical Therapy provides high-quality rehabilitation to anyone in need. Balance is something that can be negatively affected after an injury. Vestibular therapy in New York City can help improve balance for better wellness. 

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment that uses physical therapy to provide an effective reconditioning of pelvic floor muscles. The goal of the treatment is to improve the strength and function of pelvic floor muscles and alleviate pain, weakness, and dysfunction. The physical therapist who treats you will either stretch the muscles if they are short and contracted or apply resistance if they are weak and dysfunctional. At H&D Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy in Sutton Place for people of all genders. If you are located in Sutton Place and are experiencing any discomfort or issues in your bowels or pelvic floor area, then reaching out to H&D Physical Therapy may be the best option for you.

Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

There are so many symptoms that can give you pelvic floor discomfort or pain, and many of which you may not even realize is something to pay attention to because they can seem like something that would normally happen. Some symptoms are:

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  • Bowel or bladder issues including difficulty voiding, incontinence, urgency, and frequency
  • Pain during or after intercourse
  • Unusual heaviness in the lower abdomen
  • Painful menstrual cycles
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pain with urination or defecation
  • Low back pain, groin pain, tailbone pain

Especially for women, a lot of these symptoms can seem like normal PMS symptoms, but the issue is when it becomes absolutely unbearable to the point where functioning normally is not an option.  

Treatment for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Now depending on the severity and pain level of the issues a patient could be experiencing, everyone will get treated differently and personally. Treatment options include:

  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Myofascial release the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures
  • Visceral mobilization
  • Abdominal massage
  • Postural reeducation
  • Exercises for core and pelvic floor muscle coordination

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All of these treatments are not one-stop shops, and you will need to be consistent with the treatment options to alleviate the pain and discomfort you are feeling. Being consistent will only help with managing your pain and giving you a better quality of life. H&D Physical Therapy will be there with you every single step of the way, making sure that you are no longer in pain. We believe that to reach your goals; you need one-on-one time with your therapist. Our approach of combining highly skilled therapy with closely monitored personalized care has been widely recognized. Give us a call for a consultation and get your body back to normal!

Why Would Someone Need Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Every person has a pelvic floor made up of the muscles that support the urinary and reproductive tracts. This group of muscles also controls the bladder and the bowels. In women specifically, the pelvic floor keeps the bladder in place in the front and the vagina and rectum in the back. The pelvic floor is vital in both men and women. The muscles in your pelvic floor help to keep your bladder and other organs in place and functioning properly. If you need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place, contact the team at H&D.

The pelvic floor muscles attach to the tailbone and the pubic bone. If the muscles in the pelvic floor are weak or are not working in the way that they should, this is called pelvic floor dysfunction. This dysfunction can be very painful and uncomfortable for someone to deal with every day while trying to do normal activities in their life. Finding the right doctors and treatments for this is very important; if you need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place, contact H&D Physical Therapy. 

What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pelvic floor dysfunction is when your pelvic muscles can’t relax or work together with the way they should. If these muscles can’t relax and they only tighten, you may be experiencing these symptoms:

  • Constipation
  • Peeing frequently
  • Trouble controlling your bowels or urine causing leaks
  • Pain during sex in women
  • Erectile dysfunction in men
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Things that may trigger pelvic dysfunction may include:

  • Pelvic surgery
  • Aging
  • Pregnancy
  • Being overweight
  • Overuse of the pelvic muscles
  • Serious injuries to the pelvic area
  • Can be hereditary

Treatment For Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Patients can meet individually with a nurse educator who provides a session on bowel management techniques. Adding to this process, a daily regimen combines an evening dose of fiber supplement with a morning routine of mild physical activity. Once patients with pelvic floor dysfunction have these basic tools, they can begin retraining the pelvic floor muscles with biofeedback. 

Biofeedback provides information based on operant conditioning to help retrain the pelvic floor. Patients also learn to identify internal sensations associated with relaxation and long-term skills and exercises for at home and everyday use. Other treatment options include:

  • Medication- your doctor may prescribe a muscle relaxant to help with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms. These relaxants can prevent your muscles from contracting.
  • Self-care- to reduce strain on your pelvic floor muscles, avoid pushing or straining when using the bathroom. It is recommended to try Yoga and stretching, which can help to relax your pelvic floor muscles. Taking warm baths is also very helpful; warm water improves blood circulation and relaxes the muscles.
  • Surgery-If your pelvic floor dysfunction is the result of a rectal prolapse, which is a condition that causes the rectal tissue to fall into the anal opening, surgery will loosen the pelvic organs and cause them to relax.
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Myofascial release the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures
  • Visceral mobilization
  • Abdominal massage
  • Postural reeducation
  • Exercises for core and pelvic floor muscle coordination.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place

Getting the right care and help from educated and experienced doctors are pivotal to your overall health when dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction. This does not have to be something that completely ruins or changes your life, but it is something that should not be overlooked or taken lightly. Pelvic floor health is something that most people do not worry about, but it is something that many people should pay attention to. At H&D Physical Therapy, we will provide Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place for our patients in need!

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Who can benefit from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place?

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Sutton Place is for individuals of all ages and genders who suffer from pain or dysfunction stemming from the pelvic floor.

Symptoms which may be a result of pelvic floor dysfunction include:

  • Bowel or bladder issues including difficulty voiding, incontinence, urgency, and frequency
  • Pain during or after intercourse
  • Unusual heaviness in the lower abdomen or perineum
  • Painful menstrual cycles
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pain with urination or defecation
  • Low back pain, groin pain, tailbone pain, SI joint pain

Diagnoses we treat include:

  • Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
  • Sacroiliac dysfunction (SI Joint Pain)
  • Sciatica
  • Pudendal Neuralgia
  • Urinary Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Urinary Hesitancy, Urinary Retention
  • Constipation or Incomplete emptying, Fecal Incontinence
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Pain with Defecation
  • Abdominal Pain and/or Surgical Adhesions
  • Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain)
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Cystocele, Uterocele, Rectocele, Enterocele, Hydrocele
  • Dyspareunia, Vaginismus
  • Pain associated with Endometriosis
  • Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis
  • Mechanical Infertility
  • Diastasis Recti
  • Erectile Dysfunction of Musculoskeletal Origin, Pain with Erection or Ejaculation, Priapism
  • Non-bacterial Prostatitis
  • Post-prostatectomy issues

What is pelvic health treatment?

Each patient and diagnosis are different. Pelvic therapy treatments will vary and can include:

  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Myofascial release the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures
  • Visceral mobilization
  • Abdominal massage
  • Postural reeducation
  • Exercises for core and pelvic floor muscle coordination. 

Modalities such as biofeedback and electrical stimulation to the pelvic muscles are also available if deemed appropriate.

Who treats pelvic health conditions at H&D Physical Therapy?

Assessment and treatment are performed by Physical Therapists specially trained in internal and external management of the pelvic floor and viscera. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, or have received any of the above diagnoses, schedule an appointment today.

H&D Upper East Side

Kaitlyn Parrotte, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT

Katherine Uy, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS

If you have questions regarding treatments available, or whether PT is appropriate for you, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss your situation in advance of an evaluation session.