Physical Therapy for the Pelvis

Chronic pelvic pain, incontinence and dyspareunia prompt many women to seek the help of their gynecologist. What most women don't know is that the next step in their treatment may be a visit to a physical therapist, for pelvic floor physical therapy. Ms. Judith Florendo, the Midwest regional representative in the women's section of the American Physical Therapy Association, joins host Dr. Lauren Streicher to talk about this growing area of women's health. Ms. Florendo explains how therapists go about evaluating their patients for treatment and who can benefit from this type of therapy.