Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic Floor Therapy Minnesota

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic floor muscles affect bowel and bladder function, pelvic organ support, hip/back stability and sexual health. Pelvic floor physical therapists evaluate the pelvic floor, back, hip and abdominal muscles for weakness, tension and coordination with an aim to help restore optimal function through pelvic floor therapy, exercise and education. Laura treats the pelvic floor health for adult patients along the gender spectrum who have had an initial pelvic examination.

 

Dr. Laura Meihofer is an out-of-network provider and does not accept insurance including Medicaid or Medicare. You are responsible for full payment at the time of services. Documentation for out-of-network insurance benefits will be provided upon request. Learn more about out-of-network providers.

woman performing pelvic floor therapy technique on female patient's lower back

Pelvic Floor Therapy by Dr. Laura Meihofer

Pelvic Floor Conditions Treated

Dr. Laura Meihofer offers pelvic floor therapy in Minnesota with an in-person examination, or remote examinations for anyone in the United States. Below you will find the conditions she treats with pelvic floor therapy.

Pelvic Pain

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Cancer Surgery Rehabilitation
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Dyspareunia
  • Endometriosis Pain
  • Groin Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbopelvic Pain
  • Menopause Pain
  • Menstruation Pain
  • Osteitis Pubis
  • Pelvic Muscle Spasm
  • Prostatitis

Bladder Health

  • Athletic Incontinence
  • Chronic Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  • Difficulty Initiating Urine Stream
  • Incomplete Bladder Emptying
  • Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
  • Mixed Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome
  • Pain with Urination
  • Stress Incontinence
  • Urge Incontinence
  • Urinary Frequency
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Leakage
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urinary Urgency

Bowel Health

  • Abdomino-Phrenic Dyssynergia
  • Anismus
  • Bowel Incontinence
  • Chronic Constipation
  • Enterocele
  • Evacuation Disorders
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Functional Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Incomplete Bowel Movement
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Obstructed Defecation
  • Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia
  • Rectal Fissures
  • Rectal Pain
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectal Spasm
  • Rectal Splinting
  • Rectocele

Prolapse

  • Bladder Prolapse or Cystocele
  • Cystourethrocele
  • Enterocele
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectocele
  • Urethrocele
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Vaginal Vault Prolapse

Understand Pelvic Floor Health

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Pelvic floor therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment which includes collecting your medical history and a physical examination. A full physical exam includes an evaluation of your spine, pelvis, hips, abdomen, and the musculature of your pelvic floor both internally and externally. As a patient, you may consent to any level of examination, however, a full examination is strongly encouraged for the most comprehensive assessment and results.

 

After completing the assessment, Dr. Laura will craft a thorough pelvic floor therapy plan of care custom to your specific needs, medical conditions, comfort level, and goals. The plan of care often includes a combination of hands-on therapies, education, exercise, and specialized training to support your healing journey to wellness.

Not sure she can help or don’t see your issue above? Dr. Laura has extensive experience and has treated a wide range of conditions.