Pelvic Health with Ann Udofia, PT, DPT
I've been learning a lot about pelvic health that I wish I had known about years ago so it's feeling like a mission I want to share with you that I know will transform your life. I also think it's possible that HSPs might benefit a lot from trying options like pelvic floor physical therapy before considering medications and surgery.
Pelvic health needs to be talked about more. Did you know there are pelvic health specialists that can help with so many pelvic issues such as chronic pain, sexual health, trauma, incontinence, constipation, postpartum, menopausal, and more! I think it's possible that HSPs might benefit a lot from trying options like pelvic floor physical therapy before considering medications and surgery. In this post, you will earn about the range of issues pelvic floor health can support, such as the holistic options Ann Udofia, PT, DPT, an award-winning practitioner shares that might transform your health.
Introducing
The information shared is from the website of Ann Udofia, PT, DPT, who I recently met and was blown away by her knowledge. Ann specializes in pelvic health PT (for all genders) with a strong area of interest in women’s and prenatal/ postpartum health.
She has so much deep knowledge, care, and nurturing energy. Here's her website and below I've shared examples of what she offers. She even does Telehealth! https://bodyconnectpa.com/
I think this kind of information needs to be talked about more. Look at all the things pelvic PT supports:
Female Pelvic Health Common Conditions
Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
Pudendal Neuralgia
Endometriosis
Urgency/ Frequent Urination
Urinary/ Fecal Incontinence
Abdominal pain syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain (women)
Constipation
Coccyx pain
Vaginissmus
Clitoral pain
Sacral pain
Anal/rectal pain
Pain with sex
Fertility problems due to scar tissue
Post surgical care for any pelvic or abdominal surgery
Anorgasmia
Recurrent UTI’s
Urinary
Stool Elimination
After birth healing
Sexual issues
Vaginal health
Menopausal support
Gender Inclusive Common Conditions
Tissue preparation Pre-Gender affirming surgery
Post- Gender Affirming surgery rehabilitation
Pelvic pain
Difficulty using/ progressing dilators
Urinary incontinence
Voiding dysfunction
Scar pain
Pain with intercourse
Urinary dysfunction
Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Decreased sexual response
Vaginoplasty
Male Pelvic Health Common Conditions
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome/male pelvic pain
Nonbacterial chronic prostatitis
Urgency/ Frequent Urination
Urinary/ Fecal Incontinence
Sexual dysfunction
Abdominal pain syndrome
Constipation
Erectile Dysfunction
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
Pudendal Neuralgia
Coccyx pain
Penile/ Testicular pain
Penile pain
Anal/ rectal pain
Post-ejaculatory pain
Post prostatectomy pain
I think this is a life-changing kind of support that needs to be talked about more!
I suffered from prolapse many years ago and didn't even know about all these options and went directly to surgery, which turned out to create so many problems for me with multiple surgeries. I have this deep desire to prevent that for other women.
I also know that many women suffer from postpartum pain and issues, sexual pain, elimination issues, menopausal issues, incontinence, and want to spread awareness around pelvic supportive health.
Did you know that putting your feet on a stool, raising your knees above hip level puts you in a healthier squat position that straightens the rectum and can have long term health benefits? There are so many things you can do to promote healing and health. Did you know that you can retrain your nervous system that can help with incontinence and sexual issues and trauma? Did you know you know there are people trained specifically to support your pelvic health?
Learn more about Ann Udofia, PT, DPT, https://bodyconnectpa.com/
I would love to hear comments if this resonates or helps!
Some men have expressed frustration about my focus on women’s autism experiences, but this emphasis addresses a longstanding research gap that makes women-centered support essential.