Women’s health therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that encompasses exercises and education to treat the unique problems of women. An estimated 15 million women in the U.S. experience problems relating to incontinence, as well as pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis, osteoporosis, pelvic dysfunction, and pre and post pregnancy concerns. Our Women’s Health Program consists of a comprehensive treatment plan for these conditions.

• Examination of the muscles, pelvic joints, and nerves surrounding the pelvis
• Internal or external biofeedback for pain or incontinence
• Exercise programs appropriate to the medical needs of
  each patient
• Pain management and relief
  

Women’s health therapy can help patients understand the causes of urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and back or hip pain during and after pregnancy. Together we can develop an appropriate treatment and exercise plan to combat these conditions. The benefits of women’s health therapy during and after pregnancy include:

• Decrease or elimination of low back pain
• Increased weight loss after birth of a baby
• Improvement or elimination of urinary incontinence
• Improved abdominal muscle strength
  

Christina Lee is a women’s health physical therapist. She makes use of her specialized training to educate, evaluate and treat female and male patients to increase activity levels, decrease pain and promote health through their life span.

CHRISTINA LEE, PT

• BS in Physical Therapy, University of Washington
• BS in Health Science and Human Performance, University of Anchorage
• 5 years of experience in clinical evaluation and treatment of women’s health issue

• Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that can affect both women and men of all ages
• Symptoms may include leaking urine when coughing, sneezing or laughing, or an overwhelming urge to urinate without warning
• It is estimated that over fifteen million Americans struggle
  with incontinence
• The typical length of treatment for incontinence is once a week for 6 to 8 weeks

• Pelvic pain has many causes and can affect both men and women
• It can be felt during a specific activity, or throughout the day or night
• Symptoms may include burning pain in the pelvis, painful intercourse, or pain with bowel movement
• The typical length of treatment for pelvic pain is once a week for 8 to 10 weeks

• Symptoms include back or pelvic pain with daily activities, exercise or household tasks
• Can be felt as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy
• The typical length of treatment for pregnancy related back pain is one to two times a week for 8 to 12 weeks