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If you spend time on social media, there's a good chance you've encountered the term pelvic-floor therapy, or pelvic-floor physical therapy. This specialized form of has been growing in popularity over the years, especially in online and on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with parents discussing their personal experiences with using pelvic-floor physical therapy postpartum and therapists sharing their expertise. But .

. . what is pelvic-floor physical therapy, exactly? And is it as life-changing as people on social media make it seem? While pelvic-floor training is sometimes equated to kegels, there's much more to physical therapy for the pelvic floor than that.



In fact, it's something that's best done with the help of a licensed pelvic-floor physical therapist. And for people who need it, it really can be a huge game-changer. If you've been curious about pelvic-floor physical therapy and wondering if it's something you may benefit from, this 101 is a great place to start.

Experts explain what pelvic-floor therapy is, what it can be used for, what exercises it typically entails, and how to find a good pelvic-floor therapist. , DPT, a pelvic-health specialist and the founder of Pacer Physical Therapy. , a pelvic-floor physical therapist based in North Carolina.

"Pelvic-floor physical therapy is a type of physical therapy specializing around , specifically the pelvic floor," says , DPT, a pelvic-health specialist and the founder of Pacer Physical Therapy. The is an .

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