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Review
. 2017 Aug;28(3):589-601.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2017.03.009. Epub 2017 May 12.

Physical Therapy Treatment of Pelvic Pain

Michelle H Bradley  1 , Ashley Rawlins  2 , C Anna Brinker  1
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Review

Physical Therapy Treatment of Pelvic Pain

Michelle H Bradley et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

Physical therapists offer a valuable service in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Physical therapists are trained in functional restoration of the whole body. The physical therapist is in the unique position to assess and treat CPP in restoration of transitional movement ease and tolerance for improved functional control with the ultimate goal of wellness. It is imperative that pelvic floor muscle overactivity, underactivity, or a combination there of is accurately assessed and treated to avoid exacerbation of symptoms. The physical therapist has treatment options to restore the function with education in independent management of CPP.

Keywords: Biopsychosocial model; Chronic pelvic pain; Functional restoration; Overactivity; Pelvic health physical therapy; Trigger points; Underactivity.

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