What are some common diagnoses/symptoms that you see?

There are many, many diagnoses that can be treated with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT). A short list includes the following:

• Urine leakage with coughing, sneezing, running, jumping, heavy lifting

• Pain during or after sexual activity

• Pudendal neuralgia and other pelvic nerve irritation

• Constipation

• Bowel/gas leakage

• Pubic symphysis pain

• Diastasis rectus abdominis (abdominal separation)

• Pre and postprostatectomy issues

  • Leakage, erectile dysfunction, pain

• Scar tissue mobilization

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis

  • UTI-like symptoms

• Penile pain

• Testicular pain

• Erectile dysfunction

• Hernias

• Endometriosis

• Adenomyosis

• Vaginismus

• Vulvodynia

• Clitoral pain

Do you provide Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to all genders?

Yes! Clients of all genders are welcome. We are allies to the LGBTQIA community.

What specialized training has Dr. Colleen had that enables her to provide Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Dr. Colleen has had extensive training in order to perform a thorough evaluation, assessment, and treatment of the pelvic muscles, nerves, and organs. She has completed a wide range of post-graduate coursework. Some of the courses are general while others focus on specific diagnoses. Here is a list of her completed coursework:

• APTA Pelvic Health levels 1, 2, and 3

• APTA Pregnancy and Postpartum

• Herman and Wallace Manual Techniques for Pelvic Health

• Pelvic Guru Complex Pelvic Pain

• The Female Athlete by Antony Lo

• Susan Clinton GI Disorders and the Pelvic Floor

• Nicole Cozean Rectal Treatment

• Nicole Cozean Interstitial Cystitis

• Nicole Cozean Pelvic Floor Strengthening

• Sarah Duvall Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

• Visceral Mobilization of the Genitourinary System

Do I need a prescription for Physical Therapy?

No. New Jersey has direct access for Physical Therapy services. This means that you do not require a prescription to begin treatment. Documentation can be sent to other health care practitioners (your primary care physician, urologist, gynecologist, etc) as needed.