Approximately 30% of postpartum and 13% of pregnant women receive physical therapy during and/or after childbirth.
Hormone changes during and after pregnancy make women more vulnerable to injury and a multitude of painful conditions. Levels of discomfort are to be expected, but this certainly does not mean you have to struggle and forge through it.
It is with this understanding that Preferred Rehabilitation's team is able to treat these new mothers with consideration, expertise and care. Our prenatal/postpartum therapy programs are equipped with specialized training and certifications for this specialized therapy.
Prenatal women often begin to experience joint and muscle discomfort while pregnant due to, commonly associated, postural changes during the course of their pregnancy. Many woman also report low back pain, pelvic pain, sacroiliac pain, hip pain and wrist pain. Let us help you alleviate those pre and postpartum pains, so you can concentrate on the new wonders of your baby's life.
Our Advantages:
Your personal physical therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation of our patients' injuries, functional limitations, and areas of pain, which include postural and biomechanical assessments, to accurately diagnose and address all areas of concern. Our team will design a treatment plan based on your goals, lifestyle necessities, and work-related needs.
We provide a unique, integrated team approach. With our patient's direction, we will confer with their physicians, family members, case managers, employers and insurance companies.
When you are ready for discharge, you will receive a personalized home exercise program, allowing you to further enhance your rehabilitation, while safely performing your daily activities.