Shelley Smith DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-‐LANA Fatigue Muscle Weakness Loss of Balance Pain (hip, back, or legs) Loss of Functional Independence Education on: Manual therapy for: Energy conservation Pain relief Posture and/or Scar tissue mobilization Body Mechanics Gait training Pain relief Exercises for: Muscle strength Balance Endurance Muscle length Muscle spasms Muscle length Modalities for: Pain relief Specializes in treating pelvic floor dysfunctions, usually in both males and females. What a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist treats: Bowel (including gas) or Bladder Incontinence Involuntary loss Constipation or pain with bowel movements Pain in the genitals or pelvic floor region, especially anal/vaginal stenosis Scar tissue in the genitals or pelvic floor region Sexual dysfunctions, including pain or erectile dysfunction Evaluation History Muscoskeletal/Posture Strength Motion Mobility Skin appearance Internal: Scar tissue Spasms Strength Treatment Exercises: strength and motion Manual therapy: scar tissue, muscle spasms, and motion Dilators: to stretch tissue Biofeedback Education Modalities Certified to treat swelling in the genitals, pelvic floor region, abdomen, or legs due to dysfunction in the lymphatic system Signs and Symptoms of Lymphedema: Swelling in the genitals, pelvic floor region, abdomen, or legs Numbness, tingling, achiness, bursting, and/or dragging symptoms in the genitals or pelvic floor region Discoloration, hairloss, and skin changes Sores or wounds that will not heal in the genital or pelvic floor region Evaluation Treatment History Exercises: Promote Muscoskeletal/Posture Strength Motion Mobility Skin appearance Volumetrics fluid reduction Manual Lymphatic Drainage Compression Bandages and Garments Education Talk with your doctor about your symptoms and/or concerns Ask for a referral or prescription to see a physical therapist to help with your condition. Call to make an appointment Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists: APTA: Section on Women’s Health www.womenshealthapta.org IPPS: International Pelvic Pain Society www.pelvicpain.org Certified Lymphedema Therapists: Lighthouse Lymphedema Network www.lighthouselymphedema.org Lymphedema Association of North America (LANA) www.clt-‐lana.org Shelley Smith DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-‐LANA Director of Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Services The Sports Rehabilitation Center www.sportsrehabcenter.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 404-‐477-‐7777
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