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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Specialist

Jane E. Matos-Fraebel, MD, FACOG -  - OB-GYN

A New Life OB/GYN of Broward

Jane E. Matos-Fraebel, MD, FACOG

OB-GYN located in Westside Medical Park, Plantation, FL

A New Life OB/GYN of Broward in Plantation, Florida, offers pelvic floor rehabilitation and a variety of other medical services under the direction of obstetrician and gynecologist Jane Matos-Fraebel, M.D.

Pelvic Floor Rehab Q & A

What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a medical condition that affects the muscles in the bottom (floor) of the pelvis. These muscles are called the “levator ani” and stretch from the pubic bone in front to the tailbone in back. Also known as the pelvic floor muscles, they help maintain a slight amount of pressure within the urethra, which prevents urine leakage or urinary incontinence. When the muscles are weak, coughing, laughing or sneezing can cause leakage. Pelvic floor dysfunction results when the pelvic floor muscles become weak or excessively tight, or there are problems in the sacroiliac joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip joint. Pelvic floor dysfunction is relatively common in women.

What Causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pregnancy is one of the most common causes of pelvic floor dysfunction. The process of labor can affect the supporting structures in the pelvis. In addition, many women lose abdominal tone during pregnancy as the muscles stretch to accommodate the expanding uterus. However, pelvic floor dysfunction may also result from the loss of muscle tone that may accompany aging or inactivity. Trauma like a fall — especially in which the low back or tailbone are injured — is another source of pelvic floor dysfunction. Undiagnosed urinary tract infections may also be a factor, as may chronic poor posture.

What is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?

Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a physical therapy and treatment regimen designed to restore the muscles of the pelvic floor and treat pelvic pain. The physical therapist works with the patient to identify whether the problem is overly weak or too-tight muscles. Once the specific problems are identified, the therapist teaches the patient how to do exercises to correct the problem. The therapist will also massage trigger points that cause pain in the area of the thighs, buttocks and inside of the vagina to help muscles relax. Treatment may also include the use of technology like biofeedback, or electrical muscle stimulation.

Major Health Insurance Plans Accepted

A New Life OB/GYN of Broward, LLC is part of Florida Woman Care, LLC and accepts most major insurance plans: HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, Medicare and Tricare, including Covered Florida Exchange plans (Obamacare). Unfortunately, we do not accept Blue Select, Preferred Care Options (Medicare Replacement Plan), Medica, and Careplus Health Plan (Medicare Replacement Plan). If you do not see yours listed here, please contact our office for more information.

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
AvMed
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
Humana
Medicare
Multiplan, Inc.
Tricare
United Healthcare