Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training is a treatment for bladder and bowel control, voiding dysfunction, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.
Things to know about Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) is a non-surgical, painless method of retraining the pelvic floor muscles that help control bladder, bowel and sexual function.
- Urinary incontinence
- Overactive bladder (OAB)/Urinary frequency
- Urgency
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Fecal incontinence
- Chronic constipation
- Painful sexual intercourse
Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles will help you to actively support your bladder and bowel, reducing the likelihood of leaking.
75-90% of the patients treated attain significant improvement or are cured with this type of therapy.
What to expect during Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT)
Appointments are scheduled once a week, for up to 8 visits, depending on your specific condition.
Like other muscles in your body, your pelvic floor muscles will become stronger with a repetitive exercise program.
Attending your therapy sessions and following the exercise recommendation from your pelvic floor trainer will enable you to have the most successful outcome. Changes in your symptoms are usually noticed within 3-4 visits.
Your first visit will take about 1 hour. Follow-up visits usually take 30 minutes.
The first visit will include a consultation with the provider. They will attain a health history, explain the therapy and answer any questions you may have. You will then participate in your first therapy session.
The provider will teach you how to isolate your pelvic floor muscle, and instruct you on how to perform the pelvic muscle exercises.
Muscle training is individualized. The provider will determine the treatment best suited for you and prescribe a course of therapy for your specific condition.
Meet your provider
Gina graduated from Frontier Nursing University in 2014 with her Masters of Science in Nursing to begin her career as a nurse practitioner. Her varied clinical background includes working as a hospital staff nurse, in home visitation, and community nursing.
As a women’s health nurse practitioner, Gina provides care for women of all ages. She believes in working together with women to reach their goals for health and wellness. She has a strong professional and personal interest in cancer prevention and survivorship.
Gina has expertise in pelvic floor therapy, which is often helpful for those experiencing issues such as incontinence or pelvic pain.
When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, vegetable gardening, and cooking foods from around the world.
Gina Kruml, WHNP
Meet your provider
Gina graduated from Frontier Nursing University in 2014 with her Masters of Science in Nursing to begin her career as a nurse practitioner. Her varied clinical background includes working as a hospital staff nurse, in home visitation, and community nursing.
As a women’s health nurse practitioner, Gina provides care for women of all ages. She believes in working together with women to reach their goals for health and wellness. She has a strong professional and personal interest in cancer prevention and survivorship.
Gina has expertise in pelvic floor therapy, which is often helpful for those experiencing issues such as incontinence or pelvic pain.
When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, vegetable gardening, and cooking foods from around the world.
Gina Kruml, WHNP