{"id":2163,"date":"2023-08-01T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.girlfitpt.com\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2023-08-01T13:05:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T17:05:19","slug":"postpartum-physical-therapy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.girlfitpt.com\/resources\/blog\/postpartum-physical-therapy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum Physical Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

In France, all people who have given birth are prescribed pelvic floor physical therapy<\/a>.\u00a0 While seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist in the postpartum period is not yet standard practice in the United States, more and more providers are recommending their patients see a pelvic floor physical therapist for postpartum physical therapy.\u00a0 Girl Fit Physical Therapy<\/a> offers pelvic floor PT and has therapists<\/a> who specialize in working with women during the postpartum period.\u00a0 The following are just a few of the many reasons to check-in with a pelvic floor physical therapist postpartum:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pelvic Floor Check-In<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our pelvic floor<\/a> muscles are the muscles responsible for starting and stopping the flow of urine.\u00a0 They also provide support to our internal organs.\u00a0 Urinary incontinence<\/a>, or leaking urine, can occur during pregnancy and may continue postpartum.\u00a0 In postpartum athletes, it is reported that up to 35% of women can experience urinary incontinence while exercising.\u00a0 Pelvic floor physical therapists can assess the strength and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Then they can help create an exercise plan to decrease urinary incontinence as individuals return to exercise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check for Diastasis Recti (DRA) or Abdominal Separation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Diastasis recti<\/a>, or abdominal separation, is extremely common during pregnancy and can often persist postpartum. This weakens the stability of the core muscles and overtime can put more pressure on other muscles, such as your pelvic floor, lower back or hips.\u00a0 A pelvic floor physical therapist can check for abdominal separation and teach you exercises to improve the separation as well as strengthen your core.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Assess Posture While Carrying Baby<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

It is not uncommon for women to notice postural changes during pregnancy.\u00a0 Sometimes, these continue in the postpartum period as they can become a habit.\u00a0 Caring for a newborn also often comes with postural challenges as you are carrying, lifting and feeding a baby throughout the day.\u00a0 Physical therapists can work with you to learn safe strategies and modifications for sitting, feeding, lifting and carrying in order to decrease pain and risk of injury!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Return to Exercise in the Postpartum Period<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Often postpartum women are cleared for activity by their OBGYN if everything looks okay at their six-week follow up with their provider.\u00a0 There is very little guidance on how to return to exercise. This can lead to people being fearful of overdoing things or being eager to go back to exercise and doing too much too soon.\u00a0 A pelvic floor physical therapist can work with you to develop a plan to return to exercise<\/a> and meet your\u00a0goals safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with one of our pelvic floor physical therapists for postpartum physical therapy, please contact the office at 617-618-9290 or send us an email at <\/span>office@girlfitpt.com.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

We look forward to working with you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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