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Optimizing Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Treatment Sessions

  • Writer: Melissa Hines
    Melissa Hines
  • Jun 5
  • 3 min read

By Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT


Pelvic floor physical therapy can be life changing! Not only can it help provide symptom relief, but it also deepens your understanding of how your body prefers to move and function. We understand the level of commitment you bring to pelvic floor therapy the moment you walk through our doors—logistically, financially, and emotionally. Here are some things to help you get the most of each and every session.



At the start of your pelvic floor physical therapy session


Bring Your Objectives

Discuss what you’d like to get out of your session. Share what worked from previous sessions that you’d like to incorporate again. Being clear with your pelvic floor therapist on what you’d like to get out of the session will help your therapist structure your session according to your immediate and long term needs. 


Be Honest

At first glance, pelvic floor therapy can seem intimidating. Pelvic floor physical therapy works best when you are most comfortable. Being honest with your pelvic floor physical therapist will allow your therapist to figure out how to best organize your treatment session and choose treatment options so that you feel comfortable with and get the most out of your experience. 



Throughout your pelvic floor physical therapy session


Bring Your Curiosity

There is so much you can learn about your body and the way it likes to move, both for improving symptoms and preventing future injury. Bring your questions! We love sharing what we know!


Be a Partner in Your Care

While your pelvic floor physical therapist is a wealth of knowledge, you also bring knowledge about your specific body to the treatment sessions. It’s a collaborative experience! Taking an active role in the therapy experience can be an empowering part of your physical recovery and wellbeing.



Between your pelvic floor physical therapy sessions


Maximize Your Home Program

During your care, your pelvic floor therapist will likely give you several exercises to try in between sessions. These activities are crucial for maintaining progress achieved in each session and enabling continued progress in symptom relief. If the home exercises do not feel approachable, be honest with your physical therapist so that they can be adjusted to you and your individual needs.


Take Time for Reflection

Take some time in between sessions to reflect on how you felt after the last pelvic floor therapy session and how the home program has helped your progress. As you start to feel better, you will likely notice that your daily discomfort has improved and that your symptoms are more specifically triggered by certain activities. These observations and feedback will enable you and your pelvic floor therapist to target your treatment accordingly.



Throughout your experience


Discuss Progress Roadblocks

If you feel stuck over the course of your care, feel free to discuss this with your pelvic floor therapist. These honest conversations can bring up new ways of looking at your treatment to make it more effective. With pelvic floor dysfunction also responding well to a multidisciplinary approach, your pelvic floor physical therapist may take this opportunity to develop a comprehensive care team to accelerate your progress.


Respect the Process

Be patient and periodically take time to reflect on how far you've come. As you start to feel better, it is common to lose sight of the small wins when thinking of the end goal. Think about all the strategies you've learned to manage your symptoms and the understanding of your body that you have gained. This reflection can be both motivating and a powerful reminder of your progress.



Conclusion


Pelvic floor therapy is more than just a treatment option—it’s a journey toward increased body awareness and well-being. By showing up with clear goals, engaging actively in your care, and maintaining open communication with your pelvic floor therapist, you are setting yourself up for a quality-filled pelvic floor therapy experience. So bring your questions and enthusiasm about your care. We can’t wait to work with you!


Ready to schedule your initial evaluation with a pelvic floor therapist? Click below to contact Wellest Health in Boston.


 
 
 

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