Pelvic Floor Rehab

Colorectal Surgery Associates opened the Central Georgia Center for Continence with the idea of bringing new ideas and innovation to the treatment of incontinence. We have the only facility in the Middle Georgia area offering Pelvic Floor diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. This area of our office specializes in:

• Bowel control disorders
• Anal Ultrasound
• Rectal Ultrasound
• Constipation
• EMG (Nerve Conduction Studies)

COMMONLY SEEN PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS

• Fecal Incontinence [Leaking Stool]
• Urinary Incontinence [Leaking Urine]
• Anorectal Spasms / Levator Spasm
• Pelvic Pain
• Constipation
• Rectal Prolapse
• Obstructive Defecation [Inability to pass stool or excessive straining chronically]

PROCEDURE

Strategically placed probe for the purpose of electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles. This allows reconditioning, coordination, and improved efficiency to correct dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles/mechanisms.

Treatments along with individual exercise programs will last approximately six to eight weeks. Sessions are weekly to bi-weekly dependant upon individual improvement.

MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it normal to have stool/urine problems after childbirth or surgery?

Incontinence can be a consequence of therapy/surgery, childbirth, or the underlying pathology. However, it is never intended and often unavoidable. Therefore, no it is not normal, and the sooner it is addressed the better the chance of success.

What is Fecal Incontinence?

The inability to retain the contents of the Bowel or gas until evacuation becomes convenient.

What is Urinary Incontinence?

The inability to retain urine until evacuation becomes convenient.

What Causes Incontinence?

THE STIMULATED PELVIC FLOOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM

• It is non-surgical
• No side effects
• Uses Advanced Computerized Technology to prepare and guide an individualized treatment regimen
• It is highly successful
• Provides additional pathways for education in colorectal health

THE ROLE OF PELVIC FLOOR REHABILITATION

The purpose of pelvic muscle rehabilitation is to assist the patient to recognize the sensation/control of the momentary relaxation of the sphincter/pelvic muscles. It also serves to re-train the pelvic mechanism to improve efficiency and coordination. The patient can then respond routinely in a coordinated effort to prevent the leakage of stool and urine.

These conditions can affect a person’s self esteem, quality of life, and activities for daily living. There can also be life altering complications if untreated. These are treatable conditions that can be dramatically improved, and in many situations can be cured.

THE END RESULT

• Patients can gain control
• Increases their freedom
• Improved self esteem
• Overall improvement of daily living
• Dramatic quality of life improvement