A Healthy Pregnancy & Postpartum Recovery
There is no question that pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life, however, it can also be physically daunting due to so many changes occurring in the body. Our physical therapists treat women during each stage of pregnancy, helping them ease the aches & pains that are so common. Not only will this help facilitate a smooth delivery, but also a quicker postpartum recovery. Our therapists provide education on adjustments that will help maintain strength and flexibility throughout pregnancy and address common symptoms such as back and hip pain. If pelvic floor health is also a concern, we can schedule you with our specially trained pelvic health therapists to assess and treat the coordination and strength of your pelvic floor which will help the muscles function properly before, during and after childbirth.
Our Services
Physical therapy during pregnancy can help prepare your body for childbirth and our therapists can aid in the relief of the common discomforts associated with pregnancy. For patients with activity restrictions, physical therapy will focus on breathing techniques and light exercises to reduce muscle atrophy. If there are issues postpartum we have specialized pelvic health therapists who can address pelvic floor issues and get your abdominal muscles restored and strengthened.
Pelvic health PT can help you with the following:
- Low Back, Hip & Tailbone Pain
- Muscle Tone
- Core Weakness
- Circulation
- Labor Preparation
- Stress
- Muscle Strength
- Proper Posture
- Pelvic Muscle Strength
- Disastasis Recti (abdominal separation)
Treatment may include:
Work on proper body mechanics as your belly grows and joints loosen.
Core strengthening exercise and breathing techniques.
Exercises for maintaining muscular strength & balance.
Patient education addressing modifications to reduce difficulties associated with daily activities due to pregnancy.
All of our staff is able to treat common issues that arise during and after pregnancy. However, should you require more pelvic floor specific therapy Jennifer Graham, DPT works out of our Lititz office and treats and specializes on pelvic floor PT. She provides patient-centered care using a combination of manual therapy, patient education and individualized exercise programs to ensure success. She strives to make each patient comfortable during physical therapy so that together, they can address the root cause of the issue and move forward on the road to recovery.
We invite you to reach out to Jennie directly to discuss her treatment model as well as her background in pelvic health physical therapy. You can reach Jennie at 717-625-2228 or via email at jgraham@hartpt.com. For all other pregnancy-related issues please reach out to any of our offices for help or a FREE phone consultation.