conditions we treat
Often the cause of pediatric pelvic health issues are related to muscle tone or tension, or lack of strength or coordination of pelvic floor muscles. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, bed wetting affects approximately 5 million children older than 6 in the U.S., constipation accounts for 5% of primary care doctor visits, and 25% of school-aged children complain of abdominal pain affecting their daily life.
PEDIATRIC PELVIC HEALTH
​Focuses on physical therapy for children from birth to 17 years old who have pelvic floor dysfunction or symptoms related to it, such as:
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Bed wetting
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Urine leakage with normal activities and exercise
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Urinary retention
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Frequent or infrequent urination
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Constipation
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Accidental bowel movements
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Pain with bowel movements or having to strain to have a bowel movement
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Inability or pain with inserting a tampon or menstrual cup
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Pain with menstrual cycle
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Generalized pain in the abdominal or pelvic region
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