Why is it important to seek help from a professional pelvic health physical therapist for pelvic organ prolapse?

When dealing with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), it is crucial to seek help from a professional pelvic health physical therapist for several key reasons:

1. Expertise and Training: Physical therapists are professionally trained to assess and treat pelvic health conditions. While DIY methods may be suitable for mild cases, POP is a severe condition that requires specialized knowledge and treatment. A pelvic health physical therapist will design a personalized plan to address the specific needs of your condition.
2. Insurance Coverage: Most health insurance plans cover the cost of physical therapy, making it a cost-effective option for managing POP. This provides an affordable alternative to more invasive treatments like surgery.
3. Avoiding Surgery: Surgery, especially for POP, may involve implanting a mesh, which has a high failure rate and can lead to complications such as scarring, infection, and trauma. The costs associated with surgery are also significant. In contrast, physical therapy has no side effects and focuses on strengthening and supporting the pelvic floor muscles to manage and often reverse the condition.
4. Non-invasive Treatment: Physical therapy provides a non-invasive approach that promotes healing through targeted exercises and techniques to improve muscle strength, coordination, and tissue support without the need for surgery or medications.
5. Improves Long-term Health: A professional physical therapist will not only help with managing prolapse but also improve your overall pelvic health. This can lead to better posture, reduced pelvic pain, and improved urinary and bowel function.
6. Prevent Recurrence: Pelvic floor exercises taught by a physical therapist can prevent the condition from worsening or reoccurring by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, improving support for the organs, and preventing future prolapse.
7. Holistic Approach: Pelvic health physical therapists provide a holistic approach to treating POP, considering the interplay between muscles, joints, and connective tissues. They can help address any related issues like incontinence, pain during intercourse, or constipation.
8. Personalized Care: A physical therapist tailors their treatment to your specific symptoms and goals. Unlike generalized treatments, they provide one-on-one care that focuses on your individual needs and progress..
9. Clinically proven effective: Physical therapy, particularly pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), has been shown to be an effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A study in Netherland involving 172 women found that 55% experienced subjective improvement in their symptoms after 12 months of PFMT. Additionally, a meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials reported a 70% improvement in objective POP stage and a 5.5 times higher likelihood of symptom improvement with PFMT compared to no treatment . These findings suggest that physical therapy can be a highly effective, non-invasive option for managing and potentially improving symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
10. Current success rates can be further improved. The 55% and 70% success rates in two studies highlight the limitations of current physical therapy. While pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) restores weakened muscles, it doesn’t address weakened bones and connective tissues, including ligaments. Studies show that osteoporosis in the pelvic bones, especially in postpartum and postmenopausal women, contributes to pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Additionally, the failure of connective tissue attachments (cardinal, uterosacral, and paravaginal ligaments) is strongly linked to prolapse. To enhance the success rate of physical therapy, we’ve developed the KegelBoost Kit, which includes a dietary supplement for stronger bones and topical nutrition to heal connective tissues. This integrated approach boosts PFMT’s effectiveness and improves overall success.

Conclusion:

Seeking professional help from a pelvic health physical therapist is crucial for effectively managing pelvic organ prolapse with non-invasive treatment. Physical therapy provides a safer, more affordable, and holistic alternative to surgery, improving long-term pelvic health without the risks and side effects associated with invasive procedures. While the current success rate is promising, it can be further improved. Injuries to the pelvic floor muscles, connective tissues, and weakened bones all contribute to prolapse. However, pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) primarily restores injured muscles. To address the strengthening of pelvic bones and connective tissues, we developed the KegelBoost Kit, a product designed to complement physical therapy and enhance its success rate.

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