Faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is each visit?
    The evaluation and each subsequent visit are about 60 minutes long.
  • Do you take insurance?
    We’ve chosen not to work with insurance to deliver the highest quality care without third-party restrictions. Our focus is on providing the treatment you truly need, not what an insurer dictates. Many clinics, facing declining reimbursements, have had to increase patient volume to stay viable, often sacrificing personalized, one-on-one care for hour-long sessions. In typical clinics or gyms, patients attend 2-3 sessions per week for months, with copays ranging from $20 to $100 per visit. When you factor in the total cost of copays and time spent traveling, the expense adds up significantly. These visits often involve overlapping appointments, passive treatments like hot/cold packs, solo biking, group exercise classes, or stretching with minimal supervision from an assistant or technician.

    Our approach is different—you are our priority. We don’t just treat your symptoms; we take the time to identify their root cause and contributing factors. Together, we’ll create a plan to not only manage your symptoms but also address why they’re occurring. This results in fewer visits, less travel time, lower overall costs, and superior care. For those committed to their health, our model is designed to be more effective, and we’re confident you’ll be thrilled with the results.
  • What issues can be improved or fixed by pelvic floor therapy?
    Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
    Chronic Urinary Tract infections (UTI)
    Erectile Dysfunction
    Pre and Post Prostate Surgery
    Pre and post Bladder surgery
    Pelvic Pain, Testicular pain, Genital pain, Hip pain
    Prostatitis
    Inguinal hernias and hiatal hernias
    Peyronie’s disease
  • What is the pelvic floor?
    The pelvic floor consists of several muscles that stabilize and connect to the underside of your pelvis. They also attach to or directly support your genitals, rectum, and prostate. Since they also connect to your hips, low back and pelvis, these muscles are instrumental in the synchronization of your entire trunk and midsection.

    In addition, like many other musculoskeletal issues with the body, pelvic floor dysfunction can be influenced by the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacral spine, hip joint, as well as the surrounding musculature. All of these areas can be assessed and treated by a physical therapist.
  • What are Kegel exercises?
    Kegel exercises are an excellent way to make this area stronger. They consist of various type of contractions of the pelvic floor muscles. Everyone, from new mothers to high performing athletes to older men, should consider strengthening these muscles.
  • Does pelvic floor therapy require an internal exam?
    Not necessarily. It depends on the dysfunction present in the pelvic region. Some dysfunctions, such as fecal incontinence, directly involve the anal canal. In those situations, an internal rectal exam would most likely be necessary.
  • Urinary and Fecal Incontinence:
    There are many ways that one can improve incontinence. Learning how to engage the pelvic floor muscles can directly increase your ability to control urination and defecation. Also, understanding the related physiological mechanisms will greatly help. For a basic understanding, please click this link:
    Urinary incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
  • Erectile Dysfunction:
    There are a variety of causes for erectile dysfunction. It can be caused by vascular (blood flow), neurogenic (nerves), metabolic (diabetes), or musculoskeletal issues. Having a physical therapist evaluate you can help determine the potential causes of your specific issues. For example, treating the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum, as well as the pelvic floor musculature may aid with improving erectile dysfunction. If you would like to learn more, please click this link:
    Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Through Physical Therapy (menshealth.com)
  • Pre and Post Prostate Surgery:
    After undergoing radiation and prostate surgery, the pelvic floor musculature, as well as the surrounding muscles in the low back, abdominal and hip region, can be severely compromised. It is extremely important to rehabilitate all of those areas. If you would like to learn more, please click the following link:
    Physical Therapy After Prostatectomy (nafc.org)
  • Pelvic Pain, Testicular pain, Genital pain:
    Nerve roots from the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and sacral spine are responsible for controlling sensation in the pelvic and groin region. In addition, many stiff muscles in that area can cause referred pain to the groin region. Therefore, any of the muscles in the gluteal, adductor, hip flexor, or pelvic floor may contribute to discomfort in the genitals or around the pelvis. If you are experiencing pain in the pelvic region, there could be a variety of causes. It is recommended that you check with your physician first, then schedule an appointment for physical therapy. If you would like to learn more, please click the following link:
    Pelvic Pain in Men: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments (healthline.com)
  • Why Physical Therapy?
    It is imperative that physical therapy be tried first, before surgery. Physical therapy is a scientifically proven method to help manage pain, improve mobility, prevent future injuries, restore function after surgery or injury, and enhance overall quality of life by addressing issues like muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and faulty movement patterns.