What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on strengthening, relaxing, and coordinating the muscles of the pelvic floor. These muscles support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs while also playing an important role in posture, stability, and sexual health.

What conditions can pelvic floor therapy help with?
Our therapists use pelvic floor therapy to treat a variety of conditions, including:

• Urinary incontinence or leakage

• Pelvic pain or pressure

• Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)

• Postpartum recovery and pelvic weakness

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Constipation or bowel dysfunction

• Core weakness or instability after surgery or pregnancy

How does physical therapy help the pelvic floor?
Pelvic floor therapy combines hands-on techniques, education, and guided exercises to:

• Improve muscle strength and flexibility

• Restore bladder and bowel control

• Reduce pelvic pain and pressure

• Enhance sexual function

• Support postpartum or post-surgical recovery

• Improve posture and core stability

What treatments are used in pelvic floor therapy?
Clifton Physical Therapy provides a customized plan that may include:

• Pelvic floor muscle training and relaxation strategies

• Biofeedback for improved coordination and awareness

• Manual therapy to release tension and increase circulation

• Breathing and posture training to strengthen the core

• Redcord® suspension therapy for stability and strength

• Education on bladder and bowel habits to support long-term results

Call Clifton Physical Therapy at (973) 241-1338 or book your pelvic floor therapy appointment online today. Our Clifton, NJ specialists are here to help you recover with confidence.