What Ifs

No worries! You should still come in for your appointment. Your physical therapist plans each visit to meet you where you are, so you’ll still benefit from the session. Skipping a week can slow down your progress, so it’s best to keep your appointment.

If you’re finding it hard to do your homework, let your therapist know. We’re here to help you problem-solve and adjust your plan so it fits into your life more easily.

While you might find plenty of pelvic floor exercises online, we don’t recommend following a program without professional guidance. The reason is simple: not all exercises are safe or appropriate for every condition. For example, contrary to popular belief, doing Kegel exercises can actually worsen symptoms if you have an overactive or tense pelvic floor.

A study showed that supervised pelvic floor therapy is far more effective than doing exercises on your own. In fact, patients who received guided therapy were twice as likely to see improvement in their symptoms compared to those who tried it alone! The only way to determine the right approach for your pelvic floor is through an evaluation with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy who has advanced training in this area.