Women’s Health

Our women’s health program is designed for any woman who is experiencing a decline in her physical or sexual function because of weakness or pain.

Examples of conditions we treat include:

• Muscular or joint impairment related to pregnancy or childbirth.
• Back, tailbone or pubic pain.
• Sciatica (tingling sensations).
• Numbness of the arms or hands.
• Separation of the abdominal muscles.
• Pelvic floor muscle tension or pain.
• Postsurgical abdominal or pelvic pain.
• Incontinence.
• Pelvic floor weakness.
• Muscular or joint impairment related to child care activities or menopause.
• Lymphedema.

Our physical therapist use a variety of therapy techniques and exercises to treat these problems. These methods include but are not limited to:

• Manual therapy techniques to relax tight muscles and restore pelvic symmetry.
• Therapeutic exercises to strengthen, stretch or retrain pelvic symmetry.
• Treatments such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation for pain relief.
• Biofeedback treatments to improve body awareness.
• Education regarding posture, body mechanics, bladder and bowel health, general fitness, and pre- and postnatal fitness.
• Use and fitting of support garments or orthotics.

For more information, Contact St. Francis Rehab and Sports Medicine at Shakopee, Chaska & Savage, MN Centers.