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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common and often embarrassing condition that may lead to decreased engagement in meaningful activities due to pain or fear of incontinence. Our certified pelvic floor specialist will help give you the freedom to do the things you want to do. Our highly skilled physical therapist provides a thorough evaluation to establish an individualized treatment plan specific to your unique symptoms and may include:

  • Bladder retraining
  • Electrical stimulation or biofeedback
  • Pelvic muscle relaxation exercises
  • Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 314-996-3500.

Pelvic floor therapy, just for you.

You have a full life to live: why let pelvic floor dysfunction get in your way? If you're in pain-or worried about incontinence-we're here to help. So you have confidence and freedom to enjoy all the things you want to do every day.

  • Top rated team: You'll see a therapist trained in the latest pelvic floor rehabilitation techniques.
  • One-to-one care: You'll have our full attention every time you visit. Your therapist will tailor your treatment plan to your precise needs and guide you through it every step of the way.
  • Convenient for you: You'll have all the therapy services you need, all in one place. We offer extended morning and evening hours Monday through Friday. And we offer valet and designated parking, right next to our front door at MoBap.

Most of all, we're here to make your pelvic floor rehabilitation as comfortable and productive as possible. So you can relax and focus on getting better. We invite you to come see the difference our therapy center can make.

Where science and service come together.

Imagine being free from pain. Free from the fear of incontinence. Free to do all the things you want to do. Our pelvic floor rehabilitation program is here to set you free. 

Based on your symptoms, we'll design a treatment program that will work best for you. It may include:

  • Bladder retraining
  • Electrical stimulation or biofeedback
  • Pelvic muscle relaxation exercises
  • Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises
  • Myofascial release 

The Freedom Pelvic Floor Program includes treatment for:

  • Bladder training to re-learn continence
  • Mixed urinary incontinence
  • Overactive bladder/urge incontinence
  • Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (over functioning or under functioning muscles)
  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic pain

Meet our rehab team leader

Lizette Alverez, MD
Medical Director

Dr. Lizette Alverez serves as the Medical Director for our Missouri Baptist Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. 

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a Physical Therapist, please call 314-996-3500.

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