Women's Health
The Women's Health Program at Redbud Physical Therapy provides professional, private, and safe individual treatment for urinary incontinence and the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes including:
- Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP)
- Levator Ani Syndrome
- Vulvodynia
- Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pregnancy Related Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Osteopenia
- Balance Disorders
The women's health evaluation usually includes an examination of the pelvic floor musculature with internal vaginal and/or rectal assessment and use of surface electromyography (bio-feedback). Also aiding in the treatment of the above conditions is the evaluation and treatment of surrounding musculoskeletal irregularities at the pelvis, lower extremities and the lumbar spine.
The Specialist
Lora Smith, DPT earned her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2005. Her training and education at Washington University under widely recognized Dr Shirley Sahrmann, PhD, PT, FAPTA, focused on the diagnosis and treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes. Her post professional studies, under the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, have focused on Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment. Other coursework has included: pain in the performing artist, pregnancy and post-partum issues, and the evaluation and treatment of the sacroiliac/lumbar complex. Lora is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the APTA Section on Women's Health.
"Lora is very professional but also makes me feel comfortable, like a friend or sister. I had no idea I could get this kind of help for my problem. It has made a huge difference in my life to get this treatment and also get all the positive feedback from Lora. She understands what I'm going through and her work has improved function and quality of life. I'm happy I came here!
Women's Health Patient
Please feel free to call or email us with your questions or concerns.
You are not alone!
Phone: 918-622-4278
Fax: 918-622-4844
Email: womenshealth@ redbudpt.com
Online support is just a click away. You can learn more about treatment for these urogynecologic conditions and talk with other women who have experienced results from physical therapy at the Happy Pelvis Yahoo group. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/happypelvis/
