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Female Pelvic Pain can be a frustrating problem which decreases quality of life and causes problems in personal relationships. Symptoms can range from pain only during sexual activity to pain during a range of activities that cause pressure to the pelvic area such as sitting, biking or wearing tight jeans.

Physiotherapy Treatment for Female Pelvic Pain Female pelvic pain can be a frustrating condition that requires patience during treatment. Physiotherapy treatment for this condition uses Biofeedback, Electrical Stimulation, Education and other muscle relaxation techniques. Biofeedback During Biofeedback, the patient is connected to an electronic device (surface EMG) that measures the muscular activity of the pelvic floor. With this device, the patient practices relaxation exercises of pelvic floor muscles and receives feedback on the activity initiated. This is used to help the patient learn how to effectively relax pelvic floor muscles. Electrical Stimulation Electrical stimulation is delivered to the pelvic floor by a small battery-powered device. The electrical stimulation is used to improve proprioception (the feeling of where the muscles are and how it feels to contract them) and desensitization. Education The physiotherapist will educate you to give you an understanding of your diagnosis and what can be done to improve your condition.		There are several different diagnoses that denote pelvic pain: Vulvodynia This diagnosis is a general one that denotes pain in the vulvar area (area of the vagina). Vulvar Vestibulitis This diagnosis denotes pain in the vestibular area which is the entrance to the vagina. Vaginismus This diagnosis refers to involuntary muscle spasms at the entrance to the vagina preventing penetration. Essential (Dysesthetic) Vulvodynia This is a condition that involves altered nerve sensations which can transform pressure sensation into pain.
		Physiotherapy Treatment for Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Physiogenics is a physical therapy clinic that provides pelvic floor rehabilitation for women with incontinence, urinary frequency or pelvic pain. These are pressing problems that are often overlooked in conventional health care. Many women think they must accept incontinence problems as part of the process of aging. This is not the case. Physiotherapy can strengthen the weakened pelvic floor muscles that may be contributing to incontinence. Most patients see marked improvements in as few as six treatments. Physiotherapy for pelvic pain uses biofeedback (surface EMG) to help the patient learn to relax pelvic floor muscles. Electrical stimulation and other techniques are used to desensitize the area.

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