Women's Health Program

The Women's Health Program of University Hospital's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department provides comprehensive services that are not found elsewhere in the region. The program combines physical therapy examination, training, treatment and education to address women's unique health needs and problems.

Who Benefits from Physical Therapy?

Regardless of her age or the number of children she has had, a woman can benefit from physical therapy if she experiences any of the following:

• Urine loss when coughing, laughing or sneezing
• Inability to make it to the bathroom in time
• Pelvic pain or tension
• Limited activities because of symptoms
• Musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy

The Women's Health Program is successful in reaching goals for the majority of women treated. Problems such as incontinence can generally be treated in four to six visits. Utilizing cost effective, simple techniques, the program can produce remarkable results.

Services

The licensed physical therapy specialists at University Hospital offer personalized services to address each woman's specific needs. Treatments may include:

• Ultrasound
• Biofeedback
• Electrical stimulation
• Education
• Pelvic-floor strengthening
• Muscle-symmetry exercises
• Home-exercise programs