Specialty

Pelvic Physical Therapy

Specialized pelvic floor rehabilitation: incontinence, pelvic dysfunction and functional digestive disorders treated with biofeedback and individualized protocols.

NU.V.E.M’s pelvic physical therapy is integrated with gastroenterological treatment, recognizing that the pelvic floor plays a fundamental role in digestive and urinary physiology.

We use state-of-the-art electromyographic biofeedback, electrical stimulation and manual techniques to rehabilitate patients with complex dysfunctions in a non-invasive, patient-centered way, based on current scientific evidence.

When to seek Pelvic Physical Therapy

You may benefit from this specialty if you experience one or more of the symptoms below:

Urine leakage when coughing, sneezing or exercising

Sudden urinary urgency that’s hard to control

Difficulty or pain when having a bowel movement

Feeling of pelvic heaviness or pressure

Chronic pelvic pain or pain during intercourse

Incomplete bowel emptying

Fecal or gas incontinence

Chronic constipation resistant to clinical treatment

What we treat in Pelvic Physical Therapy

Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

Muscle rehabilitation through electromyographic biofeedback and bladder training, with proven results in mild to moderate cases, reducing or eliminating the need for pads.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Hypertonia, hypotonia and pelvic floor asymmetry assessed with biofeedback and treated with individualized protocols, combining manual techniques and electrotherapy.

Obstructive Constipation

Evacuation disorders treated with anorectal biofeedback integrated with gastroenterological anorectal manometry assessment: diagnosis and rehabilitation in the same clinical space.

Post-Partum and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Functional recovery of the pelvic floor after vaginal delivery, C-section or pelvic surgery, with specific protocols for each stage of recovery.

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Multidisciplinary approach to painful pelvic syndromes, vaginismus and vulvodynia, together with gynecologists and urologists.

GI + Pelvic Integration

A unique approach at NU.V.E.M combining gastroenterology and pelvic physical therapy for superior results in cases of constipation with a functional component.

Why NU.V.E.M

What sets us apart in Pelvic Physical Therapy

Anorectal manometry and pelvic physical therapy in the same space, from diagnosis to treatment
State-of-the-art electromyographic biofeedback with documented progress tracking
Individualized protocols with periodic, documented reassessment
Direct integration with gastroenterology for obstructive constipation cases
ISO 9001 certification: every session recorded and traceable

For referring physicians

Indicated for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary or fecal incontinence, constipation with an obstructive component, and chronic pelvic pain. We receive referrals from gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons.

Initial assessment with EMG biofeedback and detailed functional history
Clinical progress documented at the end of each session
Communication with the referring physician in complex cases
Integration with anorectal manometry for complementary diagnosis
Discharge report documenting functional progress

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Frequently asked questions

What is pelvic physical therapy?+

It’s the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles through electromyographic biofeedback, electrical stimulation and manual techniques, indicated for urinary, digestive and pelvic pain disorders.

Is pelvic physical therapy only for women?+

No. We treat men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary or fecal incontinence, and obstructive constipation.

How many sessions are needed?+

The number of sessions varies by case and is defined after the initial biofeedback assessment, with documented periodic reassessments.

Is treatment painful?+

No. It’s a non-invasive, patient-centered approach based on current scientific evidence.