EmpowerHeal Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy and EDS physical therapy serving Bethesda and Washington DC surrounding metropolitan areas
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Pelvic Floor Therapy and EDS physical therapy serving Bethesda and Washington DC surrounding metropolitan areas
Chronic Prostatitis that has not resolved after multiple rounds of antibiotics could be because of pelvic floor dysfunction. This may cause symptoms like urinary urgency, urinary frequency, feeling like you are not emptying the bladder, sexual function issues. Click here to read more about pelvic floor therapy for people dealing with chronic prostatitis.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can also be helpful to people who have undergone prostatectomy. Physical therapy for prostatectomy helps in resolving urinary incontinence, weakness of core musculatures and to optimize sexual functions.
Pelvic therapy can also help relief from pudendal neuralgia.
At EmpowerHeal Physical Therapy, our evaluations last 80-90 minutes.This gives us ample time to get a full detailed history of what’s bothering you, complete a thorough evaluation, and begin treatment on the very first visit.
Our pelvic floor evaluations start with an assessment of your spine, hips, visceral soft tissue mobility. We then move on (if and only when it is appropriate) to external examination of your pelvic area and an internal rectal exam of the pelvic floor muscles. During the internal assessment, we assess strength, tension, trigger points, flexibility and coordination of the muscles.
We educate our patients about why we are doing what we are doing and only move at the pace at which each individual patient is comfortable.
We use high quality manual therapy , strengthening and relaxation exercises, pelvic and hip exercises, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, dietary changes and collaborate with other providers to take a holistic approach to helping you feel better.
Your therapist at EmpowerHeal Physical Therapy is extensively trained in assessing, diagnosing and treating your pelvic floor issues. We understand that this might be a complex and uncomfortable aspect of health to discuss. However, there is hope and there can be healing.
Yes, men do have a pelvic floor! The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs. In men, these muscles support the bladder, bowel, and prostate, and they help control urinary and bowel function as well as sexual function. Click here to read more about pelvic floor anatomy in male pelvic floor!
An evaluation is necessary to be certain but some common findings of a tight pelvic floor in men are penile pain, feeling of pressure in pelvic area, pelvic pain, urinary dribbling, frequent urination, trouble emptying bladder, bowels, constipation etc.
We’re just a short drive from downtown DC, and we specialize in discreet, one-on-one pelvic therapy sessions for men. Here’s what you can expect:
✅ 1-on-1, Private Sessions
All sessions are held in a private treatment room with a licensed physical therapist who specializes in men’s pelvic health.
✅ Evidence-Based Treatments
We use a combination of manual therapy, biofeedback, neuromuscular re-education, postural retraining, and exercise-based rehab.
✅ No Referral Needed
In Maryland, you can see a pelvic PT directly—no doctor’s referral is required.
✅ Expertise in Men’s Health
Our therapists have advanced training in treating male pelvic floor dysfunction, including post-surgical rehab (e.g. after prostate surgery).
Located in Bethesda, Serving the DC Metro Area
Though based in Bethesda, MD, our clinic frequently sees patients from across the Washington DC area, including:
* Capitol Hill
* Northwest DC
* Chevy Chase
* Dupont Circle
* Silver Spring
* Arlington & Alexandria
We offer flexible scheduling and provide superbills if you’re submitting to insurance.