Female Pelvic Health

Leak less. Hurt less. Feel more like yourself again.

Leaking when you laugh or sneeze. Always crossing your legs when you cough “just in case.” Rushing to the bathroom before you leave the house. Avoiding jumps, runs, or trampolines. Pelvic or vaginal pain that makes intimacy stressful instead of enjoyable. A heavy, “something is falling out” feeling by the end of the day.

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck this way.

At Timpanogos Physical Therapy, we offer a modern, judgment-free approach to female pelvic health, combining:

Our EmStrong EMS pelvic floor chair
Shockwave therapy for tight, painful, or scarred tissues
Gentle, targeted pelvic floor exercises
Education, lifestyle strategies, and support

So you can achieve fundamental changes in weeks, not months or years.

Pelvic issues we help with

We commonly work with:

Stress urinary incontinence – leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise
Urge incontinence & overactive bladder – strong “gotta go now” urges, frequent trips to the bathroom
Postpartum pelvic changes – leakage, heaviness, pain after birth or C-section
Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms – heaviness, pressure, or “something there” sensations
Pelvic floor tightness & pain – pain with sitting, tampons, gynecologic exams, or intimacy
Scar and adhesion pain – C-section, episiotomy, or perineal tearing
Hip, low back, and SI joint pain that is tied to pelvic floor dysfunction

You don’t have to have “perfect” symptoms or the “right” words. If something feels off in your pelvis, bladder, or pelvic floor, we can help you sort it out.

EmStrong EMS Pelvic Floor Chair

High-intensity Kegels—without having to think about Kegels.

The EmStrong pelvic floor chair is one of our favorite tools for female pelvic health.

You sit (fully clothed) on the chair while high-intensity electromagnetic pulses safely stimulate your pelvic floor muscles to contract—much more strongly, and many more times, than you could do on your own.

In a single 30-minute session, EmStrong can trigger thousands of pelvic floor contractions—far more than most people could realistically achieve with traditional Kegels.

That means:

The muscles responsible for bladder control and pelvic support get a powerful, targeted workout
You’re not guessing if you’re “doing it right”
You’re not stuck trying to squeeze and breathe and count on your own all day

Many women notice meaningful changes in leaking, urgency, and pelvic support within a relatively short series of sessions, rather than the months or years it can take with scattered home Kegels and occasional visits.

What about cost & insurance?

Right now, insurance does not cover EmStrong sessions.
That sounds frustrating at first—until you look at the big picture:

Traditional pelvic floor care through insurance often means many visits spread over months, with copays, coinsurance, and deductibles adding up.
With EmStrong, results often come faster, with a finite number of sessions, and for many people, the total out-of-pocket cost ends up lower than what they would spend piecing together long-term care through insurance.

We’ll be transparent about pricing from day one so you can decide what makes sense for your body and your budget.

Good to know: EmStrong doesn’t replace pelvic floor therapy—it turbocharges it. We still coach breathing, posture, and movement, so your stronger pelvic floor actually helps in real life.

Shockwave therapy for pelvic pain, tightness & adhesions

Helping tissues move and feel like they should again.

For many pelvic problems, the issue isn’t just weakness—it’s also:

Tight, overprotective pelvic floor muscles
Painful trigger points around the pelvis, hips, and low back
Scar tissue and adhesions from C-sections, episiotomies, or other surgeries

We use shockwave therapy around the pelvis, hips, abdominal wall, and gluteal region as a powerful tool to:

Soften stubborn, tight, or overworked tissues
Help break up painful adhesions and thickened areas
Decrease sensitivity in muscles and fascia that have been guarding for a long time

This can be especially helpful for:

Chronic pelvic pain
Pain with intimacy (when related to muscle tension and soft-tissue issues)
C-section scar sensitivity or pulling
Pelvic floor muscles that just won’t “let go”

Shockwave is always combined with gentle movement, relaxation strategies, and strengthening so your body learns how to move and feel better—not just be less sore for a day.

What care looks like with us

We know pelvic topics are personal. We move at your pace and explain everything before we do it.

A typical plan might include:

1. A private, respectful evaluation

We talk about:

Your symptoms (leakage, urgency, pain, heaviness, etc.)
Birth history, surgeries, and other factors
Your goals (jumping on the trampoline, running, travel, intimacy, sleeping through the night, etc.)

We may assess posture, breathing, hips/back, core, and—if you’re comfortable and it’s appropriate—your pelvic floor. You’re always in control; nothing is forced or rushed.

2. EmStrong pelvic floor sessions

If it’s a good fit, we’ll map out a series of EmStrong chair sessions to:

Strengthen your pelvic floor quickly and efficiently
Improve bladder control and pelvic support
Lay a strong foundation for long-term results

We’ll show you how to support that progress with simple things at home—not hours of exercise.

3. Shockwave & soft-tissue care (when needed)

For pelvic pain, scar issues, and tightness, we may use:

Shockwave therapy to address muscle and soft-tissue problems around the pelvis
Gentle manual techniques for hips, low back, and abdominal wall
Strategies to help your nervous system feel safer so muscles don’t constantly guard

4. Movement, habits & strength

We’ll also cover:

Better strategies for lifting, coughing, sneezing, and exercise so you’re not constantly stressing the pelvic floor
Core and hip strengthening to support the pelvis from above and below
Realistic habit changes (hydration, bathroom habits, bowel habits) that support your goals

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress that actually shows up in your day-to-day life.

Conditions where EmStrong & shockwave can help

Urinary leakage with activity or urgency
Postpartum pelvic floor weakness
Perimenopausal or postmenopausal pelvic changes
Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms (heaviness/pressure)
Pelvic floor tightness and pain
C-section, episiotomy, or perineal scar discomfort
Pelvic-related hip, back, or SI joint problems

We’ll always match the tools to your specific situation—you’ll never be pushed into a treatment that doesn’t make sense for your body or comfort level.

FAQs

Is EmStrong uncomfortable or embarrassing?
You sit fully clothed on the chair. You’ll feel strong pelvic contractions, but most people describe it as intense but very tolerable—and a lot less awkward than trying to do everything on their own.

Do I have to choose between EmStrong and traditional pelvic PT?
No. We often combine them. EmStrong builds strength and coordination quickly; pelvic PT education and exercises help you use that strength in real life.

Can shockwave be used for pelvic floor issues safely?
Yes, when properly screened and applied by a trained provider. We only use shockwave when it’s appropriate for your specific condition and comfort level, and always as part of a bigger plan—not as a stand-alone fix.

How soon will I notice changes?
Everyone is different, but many women report improvements in leakage, urgency, or pelvic control within a few sessions, especially when EmStrong is part of the plan. Pelvic pain and scar issues can also change meaningfully over a similar timeframe when we combine shockwave, movement, and strength work.

Ready to feel more confident in your own body again?

If you’re tired of planning your life around bathrooms, pads, leg-crossing, or pelvic pain, there are modern, effective options that don’t take years to work.

Schedule a pelvic health evaluation at Timpanogos Physical Therapy, and we’ll build a plan that uses tools like EmStrong, shockwave therapy, and smart, supportive rehab to help you feel firmer, drier, and more comfortable in your own body again.