Welcome to His Therapy
Private Physical Therapy Practice
Specializing in Pelvic Health and Wellness
Private Physical Therapy Practice
Specializing in Pelvic Health and Wellness
Pelvic floor therapy or rehabilitation is a unique specialty of Physical Therapy which re-trains and strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor and core musculature.
Disorders such as Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be painful and often times, the disorder goes unidentified and untreated. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is more common than you may think; statistics show 1 out of every 5 people suffer from some type of pelvic floor dysfunction at some time in their life. In many cases, this dysfunction can be treated without the need for surgery by an experienced Physical Therapist.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction refers to many problems that occur when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weak, tight, or there is an impairment of the sacroiliac joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip joint.
Common Conditions Our Physical Therapist Help:
Pelvic floor therapists work with MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN who suffer from all sorts of pelvic floor problems including urinary incontinence, frequency and urgency as well constipation and other bowel problems, pelvic pain with intercourse, and prenatal and postnatal discomfort. (Read the symptoms and diagnoses page to discover all the benefits!)
What to expect on a Pelvic Floor Exam?
The pelvic floor muscle examination will be completed in a private treatment room with your physical therapist. Another person may act as a chaperone to be present in the room if you request, otherwise it is a one-on-one treatment session. The pelvic floor muscle examination requires the patient to undress from the waist down but draping will be provided for privacy.
For Women: The physical therapist completes the exam using a gloved hand as the testing instrument. No speculums are utilized. For this examination, the physical therapist will examine the perineal area (vaginal area) externally to look for any asymmetries, scarring, or tissue abnormalities that help us identify areas of inflammation or irritation. Following this external examination, an internal examination will be performed with the patient’s permission. The internal examination utilizes a gloved hand as the physical therapists tool to assess the muscles of the pelvic floor. Through palpation of the vaginal wall, the physical therapist can assess muscle tightness, areas of tenderness or pain, and muscle strength. The pelvic floor muscles will be assessed for strength to better help understand areas of weakness and dysfunction.
For Men: you will cover your penis and testicles with a towel unless it needs to be moved depending on your symptoms. You will have the choice of using a hand-held mirror or looking at a pelvic model so that you can follow along with the examination if you prefer. Your Physical Therapist will explain the “pelvic clock” so that you can have a reference of which area she will be assessing during the internal and external examination. The Physical Therapist will first start with an external observation of the pelvic and anal region. She will palpate externally for bony landmarks and pelvic floor muscles to feel for tightness as well as map out your area of pain/discomfort. She will visually observe the perineum region and have you contract your pelvic floor muscles, relax, and bulge or push out to assess your coordination. The internal exam is usually not as uncomfortable as people expect it to be. There are several things that reduce discomfort during the internal assessment which the Physical Therapist will implement (adequate lubrication, gradual yet deliberate approach, adjusting position of patient/perineal region, etc.). The internal examination of the male pelvic floor via the anus is assessing many of the same things as with a woman. The Physical Therapist will palpate the pelvic floor muscle layers internally using her finger and assess length, tension, ability to contract/relax, as well as map out pain internally. Again, the Physical Therapist will make reference to the “pelvic clock” to guide you through the internal assessment. If indicated, the Physical Therapist may also grade the strength of your pelvic floor muscles. The Physical Therapist will then step out of the room and allow you to get dressed and use the restroom if desired.
Pedi Pelvic For Children: The Physical Therapist requires parents or a guardian to be present throughout the physical therapy sessions due to the sensitive nature of assessment and treatment. Common conditions that we treat include: urinary incontinence, incomplete bladder emptying, enuresis, fecal incontinence, constipation, encopresis, dyssynergic defecation, imperforate anus, Hirschsprung Disease, coccydynia, and abdominal/groin pain to name a few. Specifically, this type of physical therapy will look at the muscles of the pelvic girdle (including pelvic floor muscles) to determine if they are weak, tight, painful, or have the proper coordination associated with normal bowel and bladder functioning. Treatment techniques may include pelvic floor relaxation and/or strengthening exercises, core muscle & breathing coordination exercises, manual techniques for trigger points or myofascial restrictions, behavioral training on toilet habits/hygiene/hydration, coordination training of the pelvic floor and pelvic girdle musculature, occasional use of modalities for pain control, and external biofeedback/e-stim. Pelvic floor PT with biofeedback can retrain the pelvic floor muscles to contract, relax, and bulge or “push” —techniques that are necessary to have normal bowel and bladder functioning with no accidents!
After the exam, the physical therapist will discuss what she found through her assessment as well as how physical therapy may or may not help you. You will discuss your goals for physical therapy and the therapist will give you information on typical interventions used, length of sessions, as well as answer any questions you have. The Physical Therapist may then give you “homework” for you first visit that will be tailored to your assessment findings, chief complaint, and learning style.
For more information, Contact us Today at His Therapy, we will be happy to answer any other questions you may have!
Disorders such as Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be painful and often times, the disorder goes unidentified and untreated. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is more common than you may think; statistics show 1 out of every 5 people suffer from some type of pelvic floor dysfunction at some time in their life. In many cases, this dysfunction can be treated without the need for surgery by an experienced Physical Therapist.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction refers to many problems that occur when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weak, tight, or there is an impairment of the sacroiliac joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip joint.
Common Conditions Our Physical Therapist Help:
- Pelvic Floor Pain
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Dysfunction and Pain
- Sexual Dysfunction and Pain
- Prenatal and Postnatal Care: Instruction on proper body mechanics to prevent back pain, exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, and manual therapy.
- Pain or pressure in the pelvic area
- Back, pelvic, or abdomen pain after or during pregnancy
- Urinary incontinence
- Sexual dysfunction and pain
- Bloated or heavy feeling in abdomen
- Overactive bladder
- Bladder disorders
Pelvic floor therapists work with MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN who suffer from all sorts of pelvic floor problems including urinary incontinence, frequency and urgency as well constipation and other bowel problems, pelvic pain with intercourse, and prenatal and postnatal discomfort. (Read the symptoms and diagnoses page to discover all the benefits!)
What to expect on a Pelvic Floor Exam?
The pelvic floor muscle examination will be completed in a private treatment room with your physical therapist. Another person may act as a chaperone to be present in the room if you request, otherwise it is a one-on-one treatment session. The pelvic floor muscle examination requires the patient to undress from the waist down but draping will be provided for privacy.
For Women: The physical therapist completes the exam using a gloved hand as the testing instrument. No speculums are utilized. For this examination, the physical therapist will examine the perineal area (vaginal area) externally to look for any asymmetries, scarring, or tissue abnormalities that help us identify areas of inflammation or irritation. Following this external examination, an internal examination will be performed with the patient’s permission. The internal examination utilizes a gloved hand as the physical therapists tool to assess the muscles of the pelvic floor. Through palpation of the vaginal wall, the physical therapist can assess muscle tightness, areas of tenderness or pain, and muscle strength. The pelvic floor muscles will be assessed for strength to better help understand areas of weakness and dysfunction.
For Men: you will cover your penis and testicles with a towel unless it needs to be moved depending on your symptoms. You will have the choice of using a hand-held mirror or looking at a pelvic model so that you can follow along with the examination if you prefer. Your Physical Therapist will explain the “pelvic clock” so that you can have a reference of which area she will be assessing during the internal and external examination. The Physical Therapist will first start with an external observation of the pelvic and anal region. She will palpate externally for bony landmarks and pelvic floor muscles to feel for tightness as well as map out your area of pain/discomfort. She will visually observe the perineum region and have you contract your pelvic floor muscles, relax, and bulge or push out to assess your coordination. The internal exam is usually not as uncomfortable as people expect it to be. There are several things that reduce discomfort during the internal assessment which the Physical Therapist will implement (adequate lubrication, gradual yet deliberate approach, adjusting position of patient/perineal region, etc.). The internal examination of the male pelvic floor via the anus is assessing many of the same things as with a woman. The Physical Therapist will palpate the pelvic floor muscle layers internally using her finger and assess length, tension, ability to contract/relax, as well as map out pain internally. Again, the Physical Therapist will make reference to the “pelvic clock” to guide you through the internal assessment. If indicated, the Physical Therapist may also grade the strength of your pelvic floor muscles. The Physical Therapist will then step out of the room and allow you to get dressed and use the restroom if desired.
Pedi Pelvic For Children: The Physical Therapist requires parents or a guardian to be present throughout the physical therapy sessions due to the sensitive nature of assessment and treatment. Common conditions that we treat include: urinary incontinence, incomplete bladder emptying, enuresis, fecal incontinence, constipation, encopresis, dyssynergic defecation, imperforate anus, Hirschsprung Disease, coccydynia, and abdominal/groin pain to name a few. Specifically, this type of physical therapy will look at the muscles of the pelvic girdle (including pelvic floor muscles) to determine if they are weak, tight, painful, or have the proper coordination associated with normal bowel and bladder functioning. Treatment techniques may include pelvic floor relaxation and/or strengthening exercises, core muscle & breathing coordination exercises, manual techniques for trigger points or myofascial restrictions, behavioral training on toilet habits/hygiene/hydration, coordination training of the pelvic floor and pelvic girdle musculature, occasional use of modalities for pain control, and external biofeedback/e-stim. Pelvic floor PT with biofeedback can retrain the pelvic floor muscles to contract, relax, and bulge or “push” —techniques that are necessary to have normal bowel and bladder functioning with no accidents!
After the exam, the physical therapist will discuss what she found through her assessment as well as how physical therapy may or may not help you. You will discuss your goals for physical therapy and the therapist will give you information on typical interventions used, length of sessions, as well as answer any questions you have. The Physical Therapist may then give you “homework” for you first visit that will be tailored to your assessment findings, chief complaint, and learning style.
For more information, Contact us Today at His Therapy, we will be happy to answer any other questions you may have!
His Therapy is a cash based service provider. We provide superbills for of our patients, so they can submit their claims directly to their insurance companies. This allows us to keep our prices lower and more affordable.
We also offer package deals for our patients seeking multiple treatment sessions. We will be able to help them finance their cost upfront as well without any interest, if patients need which can help them decrease their costs per visit as well.
Once again, we are so blessed to be able to serve this community and be a resource of health and wellness.
If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please give us a call at our office or send us an email!
We also offer package deals for our patients seeking multiple treatment sessions. We will be able to help them finance their cost upfront as well without any interest, if patients need which can help them decrease their costs per visit as well.
Once again, we are so blessed to be able to serve this community and be a resource of health and wellness.
If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please give us a call at our office or send us an email!
Unique Office Treatment
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We are a unique private cash based office. This cash based program allows us to offer you individualized cost efficient care, accessibility, transparent affordable pricing, protected patient-therapist relationship, and all patients are welcome. Our office strives to keep your total cost considerably lower than what you would receive in other practices that do take insurance. You may file your own insurance using insurance claim forms and your payment receipt which will be provided to you if you desire.
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Appointments Available
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Evaluation appointments last approximately 60 minutes. Recurring treatments are 45 minutes in length.
We also offer 15 minute new patient phone consultations with Sabina Weaver, MSPT. No doctors orders needed. Come in and learn how we can help you with Biofeedback, Electrical Stimulation, TENS, Pain Management, Dry Needling, Mysofascial Release and more. Find a plan of care that works for you! View our services page to learn more. Call us to schedule 864-534-1780. |
Current Office News
We have been blessed to be here since August of 2015 in this current location. There are some quite interesting things going and God is working a path for His Therapy to be moving towards the Greer area. Look for future emails and announcements to where and when that will occur!
Healthy eating is what we believe in! Gut and bladder health are important to us and we would love to partner with you about your health. Detox this year, making sure that your bladder and gut are healthy. It is easy and it is so important. We believe what God says in Genisis 1:29.
Genesis 1:29 29 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.
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Genesis 1:29 29 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.
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Articles
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HIS Therapy is pleased to be featured in our local Five Forks Neighbors January 2019 issue!
"Get Ready For a Healthier You" by Sabina Weaver "At His Therapy, your overall health is important to us, and we value gut health and dietary education to be one of the extremely vital ways for you to overcome urgency, leakage, or constipation. We would love to be part of your New Years resolution and partner with you in bringing in a new and healthier body for the year 2019!" Sabina Weaver, MSPT "When reaching towards the goal of a better health, keeping a detailed diary makes a huge difference. This allows both patient and the clinician a view of actual habits and daily function." "People tend to think it will just go away. The problem is that it isn't like a cold. It won't go away, it will just escalate." Sabina Weaver |
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