What We Treat

What to Expect on the First Visit

Pelvic floor physical therapy is not commonly spoken of so the most anxious part of the entire treatment is the phone call to schedule and coming in for the initial evaluation. Once you have mustered enough courage to call the PT office where you were referred to you are then unsure and embarrassed what to say when the receptionist asks you the dreaded question, What are we seeing you for?

After you have managed to mumble, what you hope is audible to the receptionist, Therapy for my vagina. You sigh a breath of relief as the receptionist ensures you that, You are in the right place for that. Your first visit is like any other physical therapy evaluation.

There is paperwork you will need to fill out. (See list below) The therapist will then get a detailed history from you. The therapist will then do an external assessment of your low back, your pelvis, and abdomen.

Depending on how much time is left in the first visit you and the therapist will decide if an internal exam will be performed. The reason for the internal exam is because the therapist needs to assess the coordination of the muscles, strength, relaxation if there is pain, and scar mobility. The internal exam is similar to a gynecological visit. I use a gloved finger and place it inside the vaginal canal. I then feel along with the muscles for any obliquities. I will then have the patient perform contractions of the muscle and bearing down to demonstrate relaxation. It is from all of this information that I will put together a treatment plan tailored specifically to you and your needs.

Before Your First Visit

• Make a list of questions that you have to discuss on your first visit.

• List signs and symptoms that can be of importance to the therapist.

• Have in writing key past medical history, previous treatments, current medications, and other important information.

• Please call our office to verify your insurance benefits.

• Arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment.

• Bring with you a copy of your insurance card and a photo ID.

Welcome To Core Pelvic Physical Therapy

We are pleased to have the opportunity to assist you with your physical therapy care. Attached, please find our new patient paperwork. If you could please fill it out and bring it with you to your appointment, we would greatly appreciate it. We do ask that you arrive 10 minutes early for your initial visit for us to process your paperwork. If you forget your paperwork or do not have time to fill it out, please arrive 30 minutes early to complete it at the office. There are a total of 4 forms to be completed. You do have the option to email it back to me, but you would need to save the completed file or scan the completed pages then email it to aide@corepelvicpt.com. **PLEASE NOTE: the email button on the forms DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY email them to me.**

In addition to the paperwork, please bring your picture ID, insurance card(s), a form of payment (if applicable), and a medication list (if applicable) including the dosage and frequency.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out via phone or email. Our address is 1510 N. Argonne Rd, Ste F., Spokane Valley, WA 99212. We are located south of I-90 directly behind the 76 Gas Station and across the street from Altitude Trampoline Park.