We identify the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Clear guidance so you understand your path to recovery.
Hands-on treatment and exercises to restore strength and movement.
Ongoing support to track progress and prevent setbacks.
At Pulse Physical Therapy, we help patients move better, recover faster, and live pain-free. Our personalized treatment plans support everything from pain relief to performance recovery, with expert care for injury rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and improved mobility.
Services and condition commonly treated include
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialty area that provides care for bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Our therapists are uniquely trained in this area of the body to provide comprehensive and sensitive treatment. Pelvic floor physical therapy is for all individuals regardless of how you identify your gender or sexual orientation. Our caring and empathetic pelvic floor physical therapists will walk you through the process. They will collaborate with you to create a mutually agreed upon plan of care.
What is pelvic floor dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a wide range of conditions that affect the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvic muscles.
These muscles and connective tissues play a crucial role in supporting pelvic organs, controlling bladder and bowel function, and facilitating sexual function. Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest in various ways.
What to expect in a pelvic floor physical therapy session:
In a pelvic floor physical therapy session, you can expect a thorough and personalized approach tailored to your needs and preferences. Here’s what typically occurs:
Medical History and Goal Setting: Your therapist will begin by discussing your medical history, current lifestyle, and future goals related to pelvic health. This information helps guide the treatment plan.
Movement Assessment: Your therapist will assess your movement patterns, strength, and mobility, focusing on areas relevant to pelvic floor dysfunction. This may involve various exercises and movements to evaluate your pelvic floor and surrounding muscles.
Internal Exam (Optional): While an internal examination may be suggested for a more comprehensive assessment, it is never mandatory. Your comfort and preferences are prioritized. If you choose to proceed with an internal exam, your therapist will explain the procedure and ensure you feel supported throughout.
Customized Exercise Program: Based on the evaluation findings and your goals, your therapist will create a customized exercise program tailored to your specific needs. This program may include pelvic floor exercises, stretches, strengthening exercises, and other therapeutic techniques for your pelvic floor muscles.
Collaboration and Adaptation: Collaboration between you and your therapist is essential. Your therapist will work closely with you to ensure the exercise program aligns with your lifestyle and preferences. If you have constraints or preferences regarding time or activities, your therapist will adapt the program accordingly to ensure it fits seamlessly into your routine.
Are you pregnant or postpartum? Pelvic floor physical therapy is a great first step!
If you’re newly pregnant or postpartum and don’t know what to expect, we understand. Our pelvic floor physical therapists are specialized in this area and can help you anticipate what to expect. They can review birthing positions, look at your low back pain, or teach you how to kegel. They will prescribe pregnant-appropriate exercises to reduce your current pain and make you strong for labor and delivery! In conclusion, we want to give you the advice and education to feel powerful, assertive, and independent in these challenging life stages.
What can a pelvic floor physical therapist treat (included but not limited to):
Urinary incontinence Painful sex Post-prostatectomy incontinence Diastasis recti abdominis Postpartum recovery from vaginal and cesarean birth Prenatal physical therapy Exercise in pregnancy Anal incontinence Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic pain Pudendal neuralgia Interstitial cystitis
At Pulse Physical Therapy, we don’t just focus on relieving pain—we help you return to your sport or hobby stronger than before. Our highly trained sports injury therapists assess your condition and develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan. We treat a wide range of sports injuries, including ACL/MCL tears, rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, sprains and strains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring or quadriceps injuries. By addressing the injury and strengthening surrounding muscles and tissues, we improve flexibility, endurance, and overall performance while reducing the risk of re-injury.
Sports We Treat:
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Experience expert physical therapy at our modern clinic in Hinsdale. We use the latest techniques and equipment to support spine care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and sports injury recovery. Our personalized treatment plans are designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you return to the activities you love.
Pulse Physical Therapy accepts most major insurance plans. Before your first visit, our office will contact your insurance company to provide a breakdown of your benefits based on your individual policy. Please note that copays are due at the time of your appointment.
Illinois is a direct access state, which means you can see a physical therapist without a referral or prescription from a physician. This allows you to start your treatment promptly and begin your recovery as soon as possible.
For patients that do not have insurance, we offer a discounted self-pay rate, due at the time of service.
During your first appointment, a licensed physical therapist will review your medical history and evaluate your injury or condition. Baseline measurements of strength, flexibility, and mobility will be taken to help create a personalized plan of care tailored to your needs. Often, a brief treatment may be provided during this visit, and a home exercise program will be developed when appropriate.
Appointments are usually between 45-60 minutes.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is best for your sessions. It’s helpful if you can expose the area being treated, though this isn’t required. During your evaluation and follow-up visits, your therapist may need to access the skin, muscles, and joints around the area you’re focusing on to accurately assess and treat your condition.
