Physical Therapy’s Role in Women’s Health

Physical Therapy’s Role in Women’s Health

Did you know that many common concerns related to women’s health–from sexual dysfunction to painful periods–often stem from dysfunction in the pelvic floor? This sling of muscles supports your pelvic organs, and when it becomes weakened or overly restricted, you can develop a range of difficult-to-discuss symptoms and conditions.

But because the pelvic floor is a group of muscles, physical therapy at Therapy Solutions is an excellent choice for addressing many of these complaints. In fact, our newest physical therapist, Alli Hertz, specializes in women’s health!

To welcome Alli to the team, we want to explore the connection between physical therapy and women’s health. Want a bit more personalized guidance? Schedule an appointment with us today.

Five Common Women’s Health Concerns PT Can Address

Urinary Incontinence

Although anyone can develop urinary incontinence, it’s more common among women, especially stress incontinence (leaking when laughing or coughing). It often results from impairments in the pelvic floor related to childbirth or aging.

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain can have a variety of causes, from nerve issues to gynecological conditions like endometriosis. We’ll help determine the cause and find the right treatment option for your needs.

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction in women can include pain during intercourse or difficulty with orgasm. While these issues are often a multi-faceted blend of physical and psychological concerns, pelvic floor dysfunction can absolutely play a role.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

This occurs when the pelvic organs slip out of place and bulge in the vagina. It can cause several symptoms, including pain and discomfort, urinary incontinence, or sexual dysfunction.

Pregnancy/Postpartum Discomfort

The changes that occur in your body during pregnancy can lead to pelvic and lower back pain, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal concerns.

Women’s Health Treatment Options at Therapy Solutions

We understand that every woman is different, especially when addressing their health concerns. We offer a discreet, non judgemental space where you can freely share your symptoms and concerns–allowing us to create the best treatment program for your needs.

We’ll develop your program from several different treatment options, including the following:

Pelvic Floor Exercises

We’ll show you tailored exercises designed to stretch and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles–and ensure you’re performing them correctly.

Manual Therapy

Certain hands-on pain relieving techniques, such as myofascial release, can help ease muscle tension that can contribute to pelvic pain and dysfunction.

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation (sometimes called TENs) uses a mild electric pulse to improve pelvic muscle function and reduce pain. It can be beneficial for women struggling with painful periods.

Bladder Training

If you have urinary incontinence, bladder training helps minimize restroom breaks. We can also suggest dietary changes that can help alleviate symptoms.

Lifestyle Modifications

We’ll help you find lasting relief by addressing other factors that might contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction, such as regular exercise, nutrition, and more.

A Compassionate, Comprehensive Approach to Women’s Health

Many women will struggle with pelvic pain and dysfunction for years, not knowing there are options available to help them address their concerns. Because conditions like incontinence or period pain are so common, many women mistakenly believe they’re a fact of life–but that simply doesn’t have to be the case.

At Therapy Solutions, we want to help you live your best life possible. At our clinic, you’ll find private rooms and a judgment-free zone where you can share your symptoms and get the treatment you need.

Take control of your health and well-being. Call us today to set up your initial consultation!

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Ready to feel your best again? Come back to Therapy Solutions and let us help you achieve your wellness goals—book your appointment today!

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Feeling isn’t Failing!

By: Brya Hana

Discouraged, because you are feeling emotions you don’t want to feel? Our emotions are natural components of the human psyche; they form the passageway and ensure the connections between the life of the senses and the life of the mind. They in themselves are neither good or evil.

With this in mind, we can take comfort knowing that whether we experience distressing emotions or pleasant ones, old ones or new ones, our feelings do not determine our healing and growth. What determines our healing and growth is how we respond to emotions and the good we extract from them. For example, we might experience a breakthrough and be ignited by new insights and understanding, and then suddenly something happens and we’re back to feeling sad and confused. This isn’t failure; it’s being human. It’s part of the journey. There could be a sad part of us that needs more tending, or the confusion could be an invitation to trust God and deepen our capacity to tolerate distress.

We might be working on regulating our emotions and then suddenly feel an erosion of anger within us. This isn’t failure; it’s being human and part of the journey. Anger could signal that we’re experiencing injustice and harm and be an opportunity to exercise patience and self-control.

We might be making great progress in our relationships and then start to feel lonely and disconnected. This isn’t failure. This is being human. This is part of the journey. This could be a revelation of a negative dynamic that must be explored and disrupted or an invitation to become more vulnerable in relationships through sharing.

There is no failure for feeling and being human. There are only opportunities for further healing and growth. More lessons to be learned, emotions to be explored and regulated, faith to be strengthened and virtues to be embodied through continuous practice. All our emotions including distressing ones lead us to wholeness -if you let them. So don’t lose hope! You’re not failing for feeling. To talk to one of our mental health counselors about distressing emotions contact Therapy Solutions to make an appointment and Take Your Life Back!

Staff Book Club: “Shelf Care”

Mental Health Book Recommendation

Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“It is so relatable with examples! It describes how a lack of boundaries can impact your life (stress, depression, etc.) and how to go about setting boundaries and identifying appropriate responsibility.”

—Ashlyn P, MH Counselor

Faith-Based Book Recommendation

Searching for and Maintaining Peace
by Fr. Jacques Phillippe

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“This is a simple yet impactful read! It uses everyday examples of upsetting situations and teaches us how to overcome our fear and distress by turning to God.”

—Brenda E, MH Counselor

Fiction Book Recommendation

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I found this book to be an easy read, and once I really got into the story, I couldn’t put it down. If witty banter and laugh-out-loud reads are your thing, I highly suggest picking up this book! It’s a great enemy to lovers read. It represents romance but also family, trust, and real-life experiences that make this read relatable to many readers.”

—Lori W, Billing Specialist

Staff Spotlight: Alli Hertz, DPT

We would like to welcome Alli Hertz to our Therapy Solutions Team!

Alli is a physical therapist (PT) and started with us in July. She graduated from the University of Mary in 2024 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Alli’s areas of expertise include women’s health and geriatrics. As a member of the Therapy Solutions team, Alli will provide services in both the outpatient and skilled nursing facility settings.

Alli was born in Klamath Falls, OR, and spent a large portion of her childhood on the West Coast, later graduating from Minot High. She now resides in Mott, ND where she lives with her husband. In her spare time, Alli enjoys traveling to places where she can spend her time hiking and soaking up the sun outside. She shared, “Lunch never tasted better than on top of a mountain!” When Alli is not traveling, she loves playing any kind of sport (except golf). Her favorite pastime is playing pickup basketball, volleyball, spikeball, or pickleball.

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Ergonomics Stretch:

Lumbar Rotation

-Place right foot on chair.

-Grasp right knee with left hand.

-Gently pull with left hand and twist trunk.

-Repeat for other side.

-Hold for at least 10 seconds.

This stretch focuses on low back stabilizer muscles. Concentrate on slow controlled motions to improve trunk mobility.”

-Jared Erie OTR/L

Clinic News:

1. New Laser

Therapy Solutions recently purchased a new laser! K-Laser offers a quick, non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment as an alternative to drugs, injections, and creams that are not without side effects. Laser therapy affects metabolism at the cellular level to help injured cells and tissue heal quicker. This type of High Power Laser Therapy can be used to treat acute and chronic conditions including:

Musculo-skeletal conditions
Sports injury rehabilitation
Foot pathologies
Wound and dermatology

2. ART Training

Two of our mental health counselors, Bobbie Johnson and Jennifer Rosario, attended a training for Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) on July 15-17. The focus of ART is to eliminate negative images and sensations to lead the client quickly to resolution, generally within 1-5 sessions. Clients suffering with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and many other mental and physical conditions, experience remarkable benefits starting in the first session.

3. Big & Loud Presentation

Roberta Wock (PT) and Chelsea Theiler (OT) gave a presentation at Edgewood Hawks Point for their Lunch and Learn series on July 23rd. The topic of their talk was “The Big and Loud Program,” which is specifically tailored to those with Parkinson’s Disease. They also included a live demonstration of some of the exercises in the program.

Physical Therapy’s Role in Women’s Health