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Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Atlanta
Stretch Therapy vs Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (Femina Atlanta)
Pelvic PT addresses deeper neuromuscular and functional issues including:
• pelvic floor dysfunction
• bladder and bowel symptoms
• postpartum recovery
• C-section or abdominal scar adhesions
• breathing and pressure regulation
• core coordination and stability
This care is provided by Dr. Erin Policelli, Doctor of Physical Therapy, through Femina Atlanta.
Stretch Therapy (STRETCH Kinetics)
• fascia mobility
• assisted stretching
• muscle tension relief
• improved flexibility
• movement restoration
Ideal for:
• tight hips or hamstrings
• general stiffness
• recovery from workouts
• improving mobility
Signs Your Symptoms May Be Pelvic Floor Related
You may benefit from pelvic health physical therapy if you experience:
• bladder leakage when exercising, coughing, or sneezing
• chronic bloating or abdominal distention
• pain with intercourse
• pelvic pressure or heaviness
• persistent hip or tailbone pain
• postpartum core weakness
• abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
• difficulty coordinating breathing and core activation
Many of these issues involve the interaction between the diaphragm, abdominal wall, and pelvic floor.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Atlanta
When Stretching Isn’t the Whole Answer
Many clients who come to STRETCH Kinetics for hip tightness, abdominal tension, or chronic low back discomfort discover that the root cause involves the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and deep core system.
When symptoms require deeper rehabilitation, care may involve pelvic health physical therapy.
Pelvic PT is provided by Dr. Erin Policelli, PT, DPT, RN through her specialty practice Femina Atlanta.
About Dr. Erin Policelli
Dr. Erin Policelli is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health, core dysfunction, and complex movement disorders.
Through Femina Atlanta, she helps patients resolve issues involving the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and abdominal system using:
• pelvic health physical therapy
• breathing and pressure retraining
• manual therapy
• neuromuscular re-education
• scar and fascial treatment
Many patients are referred between STRETCH Kinetics and Femina Atlanta to ensure they receive the most appropriate level of care.
When Stretch Therapy and Pelvic PT Work Together
Some clients benefit from both approaches.
For example:
• Pelvic PT addresses the underlying dysfunction
• Stretch therapy improves surrounding mobility and fascia tension
Together they help restore balanced movement, breathing, and core function
Conditions Treated with Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
• pelvic floor dysfunction
• bladder leakage
• postpartum recovery
• chronic bloating / abdominal distention
• diastasis recti
• tailbone pain
• pelvic pain