Common Pelvic floor conditions
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary leakage with coughing, laughing, running, or jumping is common but NOT NORMAL! This can be an issue that occurs due to muscle weakness and is treatable with physical therapy.
Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles. This is normal during pregnancy, but can limit function in the post partum period. Symptoms may include "coning" at the abdomen with exercise, abdominal weakness, or abdominal/back pain.
Pain
Pain with sexual intercourse can occur post partum due to tissue changes at the vulva. Treatment includes mobilization and desensitization of the area, as well as learning better control of the pelvic floor muscles. Pain can also occur in other regions post partum such as the back, neck, or wrist. These areas can all be treated in physical therapy. Pain can occur in the pelvic and surrounding regions as well even if you have not been pregnant and can also be treated in physical therapy.
MEET OUR PELVIC HEALTH THERAPIST
Amanda Bastien, PT, DPT, COMT
Amanda graduated from Emory University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018. Prior to physical therapy school, she worked as a personal trainer while completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University. Amanda treats all orthopedic conditions, and has specialty training and certification in pelvic health and postnatal care, sports injuries, as well as vestibular dysfunction and dizziness. She utilizes manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and functional training to facilitate improvements in pain and function. Amanda is eager to provide clients with one-on-one, individualized care to help them reach their goals. She is an avid rock climber and enjoys traveling for bouldering and sport climbing. She is passionate about exercise in all forms, and has a background in long distance running, soccer, weight lifting, yoga, and pilates. Amanda is currently pursuing completion of her COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist) specialty certification in 2022.
Email: amanda@mindbodyphysio.fit