Pelvic organ prolapse | EMH Physical Therapy

Mar 1, 2016

Prolapse: My Organs are Dropping- What Now?

What is it? Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that occurs most often in women following childbirth or menopause. The muscles inside the pelvis become weakened and lack the endurance or strength to support the body’s internal organs. This can result in a descent of the bladder, uterus, rectum, or even the vagina itself…

Apr 30, 2014

Pelvic physical therapy is an effective non invasive treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse vs "high risk" transvaginal mesh surgery

The FDA recently deemed use of transvaginal mesh surgery to be "high risk" to repair pelvic organ prolapse. See news link below: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/womenshealth/HealthDay687309_20140429_FDA_Moves_Female_Incontinence_Device_to__High_Risk__Status.html Pelvic physical therapy is a more effective and non invasive option. In a 2014 study of 800 women with pelvic floor dysfunction (which includes pelvic organ prolapse) by University of Missouri, researchers found…