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0401 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611

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Pelvic Floor Therapy

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Helping You Regain Control of Everyday Life

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a subspecialty of physical therapy in which therapists address the muscles, nerves and connective tissue of the pelvic floor, or pelvic diaphragm, to assist patients with a variety of diagnoses and conditions. The pelvic floor is the base to the body’s core and performs many functions throughout one’s day and life. Pelvic floor therapy may be a part of a larger recovery or addressing a dysfunction all on its own. While pelvic floor problems are common, they are not normal problems, and they do not have to be a part of your life.

The Pelvic Health Physical Therapy program offered through Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine services at Aspen Valley Health focuses on treatment of conditions that affect the low back, pelvic floor and the hips. Our rehab experts offer a complete evaluation with an individualized tailored approach, including a biomechanical movement screening, functional strength evaluation and, if appropriate, an internal examination for a  complete pelvic floor strength, endurance and coordination assessment. At Aspen Valley Health, we will always create an individualized treatment plan to address each patient’s specific goals.

We have two convenient locations:

Medical Center | Aspen
0401 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611

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What to Expect From Pelvic Floor Therapy

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic pain
  • Hip and back pain
  • Pregnancy-related pain
  • Post-partum pain & recovery
  • Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Pudendal neuralgia
  • Genital pain (vulvodynia)
  • Overactive bladder (OAB)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Oncological diagnoses
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Tail bone pain (coccydynia)
  • Abdominal and rectal pain
  • Diastasis recti
  • Prostate dysfunction
  • Do you leak with coughing or sneezing?
  • Do you leak with running, jumping or laughing?
  • Do you experience pain with vaginal penetration?
  • Do you experience increased urinary frequency/urgency?
  • Do you experience coccyx or sacral pain?
  • Do you struggle with constipation?

Pelvic Floor Symptoms & Conditions

Bladder problems 

The pelvic floor directly affects bladder function. If you notice abnormal bladder issues, you should talk to your healthcare provider. Symptoms can include:

  • Urinary leakage
  • Feeling an urgent need to urinate or needing to urinate more frequently
  • Difficulty emptying the bladder
  • Retaining urine or pain when emptying or filling the bladder
  • Slow urinary stream
  • Incontinence

Bowel problems

Less obvious, but equally concerning, are problems with your bowel or bowel movements. This can be a sign something is wrong with your pelvic floor.

  • Constipation
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Pain with bowel movements
  • Bowel urgency
  • Gas or mucus

Pelvic pain

Most women have experienced some form of pelvic pain at some point in life, but chronic pelvic pain should be diagnosed and addressed as soon as possible. Symptoms of pelvic pain include:

  • Pain in the pelvic joints
  • Persistent pain in the lower abdominal or pelvic region
  • Discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Increased pain during menstrual cycles or irregular cycles
  • Pain in the tailbone
  • Pain in the genitals

Pelvic organ prolapse

This condition occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs slip from their normal position and put pressure on the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse most commonly occurs in the years after childbirth or after a hysterectomy or menopause.

  • Vaginal bulging
  • Pelvic pressure
  • Low back pain or aching in the back
  • Bleeding, discharge or vaginal or rectal infection

Sexual dysfunction

Pain during intercourse, or dyspareunia, is a common symptom of sexual dysfunction. Others include:

  • Decreased or overactive arousal
  • Pain during speculum exams or an inability to insert a tampon

 

Pelvic Floor Treatments and Therapies

If you are experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, your AVH care team will create a treatment plan based on your condition and specific needs. There are a variety of ways to treat pelvic floor issues, including many non-invasive, non-surgical and restorative options, however, surgery may be recommended for more severe cases. To set up an appointment, ask your doctor to send the referral or call our Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine team at 970.544.1177.

 

"Pelvic health therapy is another way to approach patient care with a focus on the pelvis and the roles it plays in our lives, including stability, mobility, continence and sexual functions.” – Dr. Ellen Barlow, PT, DPT

What Our Patients Are Saying

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199 Reviews | 110 Comments

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March 2, 2026

Total respect and care . Always so positive and nuturing . They make all their patients feel so special . Each one of us feel like it’s one on one attention. This Dept has been huge in my recovery.

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March 1, 2026

Nicole Nelson has been a great help in my recovery She has so much knowledge about head injuries and has put me through the hardest times I have to thank her for this

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February 1, 2026

Excellent, informative, encouraging. An important supportive program for our community.I greatly appreciate participating .

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January 6, 2026

I worked with Paige to relieve knee pain in both knees. She was super nice and also very knowledgeable about what would help me. I felt like she really listened to me. Paige skillfully identified what the problem was and created a treatme...nt plan for me to do between our sessions. She made changes to my at home plan as time went on which helped me progress. She helped me a lot and provided reassurance when I needed it. Read More

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January 4, 2026

Unfortunately, honestly, I’ve spent a lot of time in rehabilitation at AVH. Fortunately, it’s been a lifesaver for me. I have mostly had very good results with the therapists I choose to be my therapist. I found someone who can wor...k on me with just the depth that helps me the most. If you don’t feel like the therapist you are assigned is right for you, just ask for a different one until you find the perfect help. Read More

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January 2, 2026

I appreciate how hard each therapist works for best results and getting patient into their schedule.