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North Shore Health Physical Therapy department is expanding pelvic floor physical therapy services. Kelsey Saladin, PT, DPT has recently been trained in treating colorectal conditions, along with male, non-binary or gender neutral individuals.

New services offered:

• Colorectal conditions:
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Constipation
  • Symptoms related to painful bowel conditions like Crohn’s & Ulcerative colitis
• Male Pelvic Floor:
  • Prostatitis, Penile, Scrotal, and other pelvic Pain
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Rehab following prostatectomy
• Coccyx Pain
• Pudendal Neuralgia
• Rehab following gender-affirming surgery

Common questions:

• What is a male Pelvic Floor?
  • It is a set of muscles related to the pelvis. Every individual has a pelvic floor.
• What does a Pelvic Floor exam lead to?
  • An exam, evaluation, and creation of a plan of care specific to your needs.
    • This includes physical therapy interventions to address symptoms
  • Do all of the exercises need to be practiced in the PT facility?
    • Many of the exercises can be home-based
  • Are there other certified Pelvic Floor therapists in the area?
    • No, Kelsey is the only one serving all of Cook County

Questions?

• Please contact our physical therapy department at 218-387-3276 or by email: Kelsey.saladin@northshorehealthgm.org