Physical Therapy
Patient-Focused Rehabilitative Services
Wayne HealthCare offers a wide range of physical therapy treatment to patients experiencing pain, sports injuries, or movement disorders. Physical therapy is an effective way to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve maximum daily function. You may benefit from physical therapy after sustaining an injury, recovering from surgery, or if you experience diminished mobility and motion from conditions such as chronic joint pain or movement disorders.
Our team of physical therapists strives to deliver the best, personalized care and state-of-the-art treatment to each patient we treat. With our dedicated, personalized treatment regimens and attentive care, you’ll receive the individualized attention you need to restore strength, agility, stamina, and range of motion.
How is Physical Therapy Different from Occupational Therapy?
Physical therapy is focused on a patient’s overall mobility and quality of life. While occupational therapy is focused on the specific limitations a condition may bring, physical therapy concentrates more on the impairment itself. So, if one of your most immediate concerns for recovery was regaining the ability to type so you can return to work, occupational therapy would be likely be recommended as a complement to physical therapy.
Physical Therapy:
- Focused on the condition as a whole
- Trains patients to use medical equipment like wheelchairs and crutches
- Managing symptoms of the condition
Occupational Therapy:
- Focused on helping patients live their day-to-day life without difficulty
- Helps patients achieve personal goals for recovery
- Helps patients deal with the mental and emotional challenges of their condition
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized type of physical therapy focused on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, vagina, rectum, and anus.
These muscles play an important role in bladder and bowel control, core stability, and sexual health. When they are not functioning as they should, it can impact daily life in ways many people do not realize are treatable.
Pelvic floor therapy can help with:
- Bladder or bowel control concerns
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Pain with intercourse
- Pregnancy- and postpartum-related changes
- Core weakness or instability
Treatment is personalized and may include a combination of hands-on techniques, therapeutic exercises, biofeedback, posture and breathing education, and behavioral strategies to support long-term improvement.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment begins with a conversation. Your physical therapist will review your medical history and talk with you about your symptoms, goals, and concerns.
A comprehensive evaluation may include both external and internal assessment of the pelvic floor muscles. Any examination is based on your symptoms and comfort level, and your therapist will explain each step before moving forward.
Together, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan designed to help you feel stronger, more confident, and more comfortable in your daily life.
Initial evaluations typically last 75 to 90 minutes.
How to Get Started
To begin pelvic floor therapy, ask your primary care provider for an order for pelvic health physical therapy.
Once the referral is received, our rehab team will contact you to schedule your initial evaluation and answer any questions you may have before your visit.
Restore your life in motion and get in touch with our Physical Therapy department today.