Specialty physical Therapy Services

Prenatal and Postpartum                    

At The Latina Physio, we understand the unique needs of pregnant women as they embark on the transformative journey of motherhood. Our specialized physical therapy program aims to support and empower women throughout their pregnancy, helping them maintain optimal health and prepare for the miraculous journey ahead. It includes the appropriate interventions to guide moms to a safe delivery and recovery as they experience cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and hormonal changes during and after pregnancy.

  • It’s our priority to keep mom and baby safe. During your treatment, you will be guided through all the steps to have an educated and empowered birth. You will learn techniques to optimize your pelvic floor and body to decrease pain, prevent perineal tearing, diastisis recti, pelvic organ prolapse and other orthopedic injuries to safely deliver your baby. You will also learn techniques to help reposition baby in the case of a breech or unfavorable birthing position so you and baby can remain safe throughout the birthing process.

  • For postpartum care you will learn to safely reconnect with your body as you regain strength and return to your normal function. We will address any new changes to your body to help you heal gracefully and holistically. You will learn optimal body mechanics and positioning for breastfeeding and other daily activities that are important to you. We will make an individualized plan to help you meet your physical goals and address any pelvic floor and orthopedic condition that arises along the way. These may include: diastisis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, perineal or cesarean scar pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, constipation, pain with intercourse, or other body aches.

    • Bladder urgency/pain

    • Urinary incontinence

    • Fecal Incontinence

    • Constipation

    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

    • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

    • Levator Ani Avulsion

    • Pain with penetration

    • Vulvodynia

    • Vaginismus

    • Cesarean scar/perineal scar pain

    • Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction

    • Diastisis Recti

    • Hernias

    • Low back, sciatica, or hip pain

    • SIJ pain

    • Tailbone pain

    • Upper back pain

    • Neck pain

    • Headaches

    • Rib pain

    • Round ligament pain

    • Plantar fasciitis

Bladder Health                        

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urinary urgency/frequency
  • Nocturia
  • Incomplete bladder emptying
  • Difficulty Initiating Urine Stream
  • Bladder prolapse/cystocele
  • Chronic Urinary Tract Infection
  • Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome

Bowel Health                           

  • Fecal incontinence
  • Constipation 
  • Difficulty evacuating stool
  • Rectocele
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectal Pain
  • Anismus

Pre- & Post-Prostatectomy                      

Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction can be side effects of prostate removal or following radiation to the prostate or pelvis. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you recover sooner so you can get back to doing what you love. Patients experience the best outcomes when starting pelvic floor physical therapy 6 weeks prior to their prostatectomy procedure.

Pelvic Pain & Discomfort               

  • Painful Sex/ Dyspareunia
  • Vulvodynia/ Vestibulodynia
  • Vaginismus
  • Sexual dysfunction 
  • Nerve pain (Pudendal Neuralgia, etc.)
  • Coccyx/Tailbone pain 
  • Rectal pain
  • Low back, hip, buttocks, groin, thigh pain 
  • Sacroiliac Joint/ SIJ pain
  • Sciatica 
  • Abdominal pain/discomfort
  • Endometriosis or Painful Menstruation

Orthopedic Conditions                    

  • Back pain 
  • Hip pain
  • Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder pain 
  • Knee pain
  • Ankle Pain

Wellness                                       

Think of it like prehabilitation or injury prevention. This service is for patients without specific symptoms who want to learn how to keep their pelvic floor and body healthy to able to keep doing the things they love. This often includes education, movement screenings, exercise prescription and other interventions tailored specifically to you. Wellness visits are also offered to patients who have made progress with previous treatment and are looking to maintain the function they've gained or continue progressing towards new goals in a safe, guided manner.

Wellness Workshops                    

Offered to organizations who want to provide physical therapy wellness to their communities via workshops or public speaking engagements. We partner with you to tailor the presentation to the specific needs of the attendees.