Women's Health

Blanchard Valley's Rehabilitation Services offers Specialized Treatment for Women…

Through its Women’s Health Division, BVHS Rehabilitation Services offers physical therapy that evaluates and treats conditions specific to women. Throughout her lifespan, a woman undergoes changes in her physical make up from ligament and tissue structure during puberty, through childbearing years, and when reaching menopause. A women’s health physical therapist understands these changes and is comfortable addressing problems that may arise.

Although this is not a new concept, very few physical therapy providers have been able to provide comprehensive services that effectively address the issues specific to women. Blanchard Valley Rehabilitation Services offers specialized and effective treatment for but not limited to the following:

Pre-Natal Rehab

Gone are the days when a pregnant woman heard the words, “Well, you’re pregnant!” when talking to her OB or Physical Therapist about common complaints during pregnancy.

While not every ache and pain can be relieved when pregnant, women can get help for complaints such as low, mid, or upper back pain; leg cramps; headaches; breathing problems; foot pain; and pelvic pain.

Post-Partum Rehab

Most physical problems resolve after giving birth, but not all of them. Women still experience pain in the pelvic region, low, mid or upper back six weeks after delivery can find relief through physical therapy. A physical therapist can also help relieve diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles) and incisional pain following C-sections.

Urinary Incontinence

Women can experience urinary incontinence at any age, often times as a young athlete, after delivering a baby, following a surgery, or during menopause. The majority of women with UI (roughly 80%) can be cured or improve their condition with a combination of medication, behavioral modification and pelvic muscle re-education.

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is persistent pain in the pelvic region without the evidence of active disease. Women often experience muscle spasms in the pelvic muscles that can be detected with computerized biofeedback. Also, women can be taught to relax their pelvic muscles through relaxation techniques, biofeedback and exercise.

To find out more about our Women’s Health Division or to schedule an appointment, please call our Outpatient Center on the University of Findlay Campus at (419) 425-3199, or our Bluffton Outpatient Center at (419) 369-2316 and ask to speak with a physical therapist about women's health rehabilitation.


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