Comprehensive Women’s Health
Programs
Rehab Associates-Newark
www.rehabassociates.net
159 West Main Street, Newark OH
43055
(740)345-2837
Rehab Associates offers a unique and progressive
women’s health program. Our clinic is one of only a few
practices in Ohio to offer complete specialized physical
therapy services that focus on lifelong musculoskeletal
health for women. Our skilled therapists have special
training, and over 25 years of women’s health
experience.
Referral from a physician is required for physical
therapy services. Please contact your physician
regarding a prescription. Physical therapy services are
covered by most insurance programs. Women’s health
services are offered at all of our clinic locations (Newark
and Pickerington), as well as several satellite locations
around Columbus, OH.
Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation is a common problem in men and women of all ages. If left untreated, the straining involved
in emptying your bowels can lead to other problems, such as prolapse, weak or painful pelvic muscles, or urinary
and stool leakage. Chronic constipation can happen for many reasons and often includes a musculoskeletal
cause. To successfully empty your bowels, you must coordinate and correctly use your stomach muscles,
respiratory muscles, and pelvic floor muscles.
The most important part of treatment will be for the therapist to evaluate how you use your
muscles
you try to empty your bowels and teach you
more effective ways to use your
Pregnancy
Pelvicwhen
Pain
muscles. Treatment may also include positioning techniques, exercises, biofeedback, and
The body goes through many changes during
Pelvic pain can
hinder day-to-day
discussion
of dietary
factors. activities. Pelvic pain
can occur from a musculoskeletal problem, and often the
pregnancy. Women may experience problems
pelvic muscles are too tight, or in “spasm”. Symptoms
such as muscle spasms, buttocks and back
may include a heavy feeling in the pelvis, pain during
pain, and tingling in the wrists and hands.
intercourse, pain with touch or pressure on the outside
Exercises to improve posture and body
vaginal area, bladder or abdomen pain, and possibly even
alignment, along with specific, gentle
pain in the low back, buttocks, and upper thighs. Muscle
massage and manual techniques, often
spasm can be treated in many ways, and in many cases,
relieve these problems in as few as three to
pain can be decreased or eliminated with physical therapy.
four treatments. Women are then able to
more fully enjoy their pregnancy.
Incontinence and Voiding Dysfunctions
Inability to control bladder or bowel function is a common and embarrassing condition for women, although men
can also develop incontinence, especially following prostate surgery. Many women are unable to participate in
certain physical activities or leave their homes for extended periods. They may wear garment protection both day
and night. Incontinence can often be successfully treated without surgery through skilled physical therapy.
Treatment may include pelvic muscle exercises, bladder training, biofeedback and electrical muscle stimulation.