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Pelvic Power Hour (Launching soon!)
Post C-Section: 2-6 weeks
Post C-Section: 6-12 weeks
Post C-Section: 6-12 weeks
Starting your post-cesarean rehab can start within the first 6 weeks. It's actually NECESSARY!
Knowing the fundamentals of recovery will take out the apprehension to move and decrease the stress of not knowing HOW to move.
Starting at this phase will help decrease issues in the future like urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction.
We will help you protect your scar and start your movement safely.
Class Duration: 30 minutes
(Because we know you can't get away for too long, just yet)
Post C-Section: 6-12 weeks
Post C-Section: 6-12 weeks
Post C-Section: 6-12 weeks
After your 6 week appointment with your physician, you will likely have many questions about your body and what it can actually do.
This is usually when you are cleared to resume intercourse.
Your scar will look better and you may want to get back into a routine - this can be exercise or just general movement .
You may also begin preparing for return to work at the end of this phase.
We will focus on exercises, activities, and soft tissue work to progress your body through the 4th trimester.
Class Duration: 45 minutes
Post C-Section: 12+ weeks
Post C-Section: 12+ weeks
Post C-Section: 12+ weeks
Many women feel much more energy (maybe??) around this time. You may have returned to work or more demanding physical exercise.
At this time, there may be ongoing tightness and weakness of the abdominal muscles or pelvic floor.
Most women (not all, AND THAT'S OK!) are more physically and emotionally ready for intentional scar tissue mobilization.
We will teach you to use scar tissue tools at this phase.
We will also practice using a pelvic wand to help improve the way your pelvic floor works and feels.
Prep material will be distributed prior to initiating this series to ensure safety.
Confidence, strength and feel good movements are the goal!
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Post Baby for Couples
Post C-Section: 12+ weeks
Post C-Section: 12+ weeks
Shared Healing.
Shared Support.
Shared Responsibility.
A mother's brain starts to prepare for baby as soon as she becomes pregnant. After baby, the experience is one of the most wonderful she will ever have. It is also unique to her and may be difficult to explain what she is feeling.
This class will be geared toward teaching the supportive partner how to help mom's nervous system feel safe, how to properly help decrease muscle tension and how to stay in the know regarding post-partum changes.
Class Duration: TBD
CESAREAN SEC-RETS! How to Recover
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
Pelvic physical therapists can help you uncover the ways in which your surgery has contributed or continues to contribute to your pain or discomfort.
We are thoroughly trained in assessing the structures of the pelvis both internally and externally. In this way we identify areas that may be tight, guarding, or plain not moving well. We also check your general mobility and strength to then give you a comprehensive treatment program.
TOOLS WE USE
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
At Vida Physical Therapy, we use Astym tools to help improve the look and feel of your scar. Astym in an instrument assisted tissue mobilization treatment approach that helps post surgical scarring and fibrosis. These soft tissue mobilization tools help us identify areas that need more attention via tool gliding, stretching, lengthening or strengthening.
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE
Your body goes through big changes following a caesarean and these changes can cause not only pain and discomfort but restricted movement of your body.
Range of motion (how far a joint can move) is often limited due to scar tissue, adhesions or pain.
We will go over stretches and exercises to help improve this range, get you stronger and improve the overall feel of your body.
PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE
There are products available to help decrease pain and improve the feel of your scar. These include:
- scar recovery strips
- belly bands
- lotions/creams
- scar mobilization tools
- exercise equipment
TIMELINE
PRODUCTS
TIMELINE
After your surgery, you may be wondering: "when is it safe for me to start working on my scar?".
The answer is: you can start right away! Breathing activities after you have your baby are important to not only introduce oxygen to the site, but to help with the expansion of your ribs that will help with pain and anxiety.
Pelvic Physical Therapy will guide you through the timeline of when is best to start certain exercises, activities and scar tissue massage after your surgery so you safely recover.
CONTACT
PRODUCTS
TIMELINE
Make your physical therapy appointment today and start feeling better!