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Pelvic floor biofeedback during pelvic health physical therapy in South Portland, Maine.

Pelvic Floor Biofeedback

Posted by: in on August 27, 2026

Pelvic floor biofeedback is a tool used during pelvic floor physical therapy to help you better understand how your pelvic floor muscles are working. Pelvic floor muscles are different from muscles in your arms or legs. You cannot easily look at them while you exercise. Because of this, it can be difficult to know whether… Read More


Pelvic floor electrical stimulation during pelvic health physical therapy in South Portland, Maine.

Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulation

Posted by: in on August 25, 2026

Electrical stimulation, often called e-stim, uses a controlled electrical current to stimulate targeted muscles or nerves. In pelvic floor rehabilitation, your physical therapist may use this technology as one part of a larger, individualized treatment program. Pelvic floor electrical stimulation is one tool that may be used during pelvic floor physical therapy to help certain… Read More


Urinary incontinence physical therapy patient working on strength and movement with a pelvic health physical therapist.

Urinary Incontinence

Posted by: in on August 18, 2026

Urinary incontinence is the accidental leakage of urine. It may happen when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, lift something heavy, or suddenly feel a strong urge to use the bathroom. For some people, leakage happens occasionally. For others, it begins affecting exercise, work, travel, sleep, social activities, or everyday confidence. Although bladder leakage is common,… Read More


What Is Pelvic Floor E-Stim and Biofeedback?

Posted by: in Pelvic Health on August 3, 2026

Millions of people experience pelvic floor dysfunction, yet few openly talk about it. Many people assume that bladder leaks, pelvic pain, constipation, or discomfort after pregnancy are simply a normal part of life. The truth is they often aren’t. These symptoms may be signs that your pelvic floor muscles aren’t functioning the way they should…. Read More


Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Posted by: in on July 28, 2026

Pelvic health concerns can affect people of all genders and may interfere with comfort, confidence, exercise, intimacy, bladder and bowel habits, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and everyday movement. Although pelvic floor conditions are common, many people delay seeking care because they feel embarrassed, assume their symptoms are normal, or do not realize that pelvic health physical… Read More


Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Prostate Surgery

Posted by: in Pelvic Health on June 26, 2026

Prostate surgery can be a life-changing procedure for many men. One important aspect of recovering well is understanding the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy after prostate surgery. Whether surgery is performed to treat prostate cancer, an enlarged prostate, or another medical condition, recovery often involves more than simply healing from the procedure itself. Many… Read More


The Pelvic Floor Problems Men Are Often Embarrassed to Discuss

Posted by: in Men's Health on June 20, 2026

When people hear the term “pelvic floor therapy,” they often assume it is only for women. In reality, men have pelvic floor muscles too, and pelvic floor dysfunction can affect men of all ages. Unfortunately, many men suffer in silence because they feel embarrassed discussing symptoms that involve bladder function, bowel habits, pelvic pain, or… Read More