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What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy helps reduce pain and improve movement. It uses hands-on care and guided exercises.
At Flexology Studios, we create safe treatment plans. Our goal is to restore strength and mobility. We
help prevent future injuries with proven methods
At Flexology Studios, we create safe treatment plans. Our goal is to restore strength and mobility. We
help prevent future injuries with proven methods
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How long does physical therapy take to work?
Results vary for each person. Some people need a few weeks. Others may require months. Your
therapist will check your progress and change your plan to help you recover in the safest and best way.
Our programs focus on steady progress and we aim for lasting improvement. Regular attendance and
home exercises help recovery happen faster.
therapist will check your progress and change your plan to help you recover in the safest and best way.
Our programs focus on steady progress and we aim for lasting improvement. Regular attendance and
home exercises help recovery happen faster.
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Do you offer sports physical therapy?
Yes. Our sports physical therapy treats sports-related injuries. We also help improve strength and
flexibility. Athletes of all levels trust us. We focus on rapid recovery and safe return to sport. Our programs
also help reduce the risk of reinjury.
flexibility. Athletes of all levels trust us. We focus on rapid recovery and safe return to sport. Our programs
also help reduce the risk of reinjury.
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Can orthopedic physical therapy help after surgery?
Yes, post-surgery orthopedic rehab helps you heal faster and safer. It can make your muscles stronger
and improve your movement. It can also lower pain and stiffness. Your therapist will guide you in each
step so you avoid damage and recover better
and improve your movement. It can also lower pain and stiffness. Your therapist will guide you in each
step so you avoid damage and recover better
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What happens during a physical therapy appointment?
A private orthopedic PT appointment means you work one-on-one with your therapist. You have no
distractions. The therapist checks your movement and gives you a plan. You do exercises and get
hands-on care. It is focused only on your health and comfort.
distractions. The therapist checks your movement and gives you a plan. You do exercises and get
hands-on care. It is focused only on your health and comfort.
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What makes a sports physical therapist different?
A sports physical therapist trains in injury recovery for athletes and active people. They treat sprains,
strains, and training stress with movement plans and rehab drills. They also help prevent repeat injury by
improving body form, control, and strength. Their focus is sport-friendly
strains, and training stress with movement plans and rehab drills. They also help prevent repeat injury by
improving body form, control, and strength. Their focus is sport-friendly
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Can a sports therapist help with performance?
Yes, a sports therapist helps by improving movement mechanics and conditioning. They guide your form
alignment and balance to raise performance levels. Their work can reduce injury risk and support training
gains. This care suits anyone serious about sport and results.
alignment and balance to raise performance levels. Their work can reduce injury risk and support training
gains. This care suits anyone serious about sport and results.
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What is physical therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of treatment that focuses on the muscles, ligaments,
and tissues that support the bladder, bowel, core, and pelvic organs. It helps improve strength,
coordination, mobility, and overall function
and tissues that support the bladder, bowel, core, and pelvic organs. It helps improve strength,
coordination, mobility, and overall function
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What conditions can pelvic floor therapy help treat?
Pelvic floor therapy can help with bladder leakage, urinary urgency or frequency, constipation, pelvic pain,
pain with intimacy, low back or hip pain, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, prolapse symptoms, core
weakness, and post-surgical recovery. It can also help men with pelvic pain or urinary concerns.
pain with intimacy, low back or hip pain, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, prolapse symptoms, core
weakness, and post-surgical recovery. It can also help men with pelvic pain or urinary concerns.
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Do I need to be pregnant or postpartum to benefit from pelvic floor therapy?
No. While pelvic floor therapy is very beneficial during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, it can help
people of all ages and stages of life, including men.
people of all ages and stages of life, including men.
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What happens during the first visit?
Your first visit typically includes a discussion about your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals.
Your therapist may also perform a movement, posture, breathing, and strength assessment to better
understand your needs. Treatment recommendations are always individualized and explained clearly.
Your therapist may also perform a movement, posture, breathing, and strength assessment to better
understand your needs. Treatment recommendations are always individualized and explained clearly.
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Is pelvic floor therapy private?
A private orthopedic PT appointment means you work one-on-one with your therapist. You have no
distractions. The therapist checks your movement and gives you a plan. You do exercises and get
hands-on care. It is focused only on your health and comfort.
distractions. The therapist checks your movement and gives you a plan. You do exercises and get
hands-on care. It is focused only on your health and comfort.
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Is an internal exam required?
No. Internal assessments or treatments are never required and are only performed with your consent
when appropriate. Your therapist will discuss all options with you and ensure you feel comfortable
throughout the process.
when appropriate. Your therapist will discuss all options with you and ensure you feel comfortable
throughout the process.
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Can a sports therapist help with performance?
Yes, a sports therapist helps by improving movement mechanics and conditioning. They guide your form
alignment and balance to raise performance levels. Their work can reduce injury risk and support training
gains. This care suits anyone serious about sport and results.
alignment and balance to raise performance levels. Their work can reduce injury risk and support training
gains. This care suits anyone serious about sport and results.
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How can pelvic floor therapy help in daily life?
Pelvic floor therapy can help improve comfort and confidence during everyday activities such as walking,
exercising, lifting, caring for children, working, running, and returning to hobbies or sports
exercising, lifting, caring for children, working, running, and returning to hobbies or sports
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How long does it take to see results?
Every person is different, but many patients notice improvements within a few visits when consistently
following their treatment plan and home exercises.
following their treatment plan and home exercises.
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Do you treat men?
Yes. Pelvic floor therapy can help men with pelvic pain, urinary leakage, constipation, abdominal or groin
pain, and recovery after prostate or abdominal surgery.
pain, and recovery after prostate or abdominal surgery.
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Can pelvic floor therapy help during pregnancy?
Yes. Pelvic floor therapy can help men with pelvic pain, urinary leakage, constipation, abdominal or groin
pain, and recovery after prostate or abdominal surgery.
pain, and recovery after prostate or abdominal surgery.
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How soon after delivery can I start postpartum pelvic floor therapy?
Many women benefit from pelvic floor therapy as early as a few weeks postpartum, depending on their
delivery and recovery. Therapy can help with healing, core strength, scar mobility, bladder control, pelvic
pain, and returning to exercise safely.
delivery and recovery. Therapy can help with healing, core strength, scar mobility, bladder control, pelvic
pain, and returning to exercise safely.
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Not Sure if You Need Pelvic Floor Therapy?
You do not have to wait until symptoms become severe to seek care. A pelvic floor screening can help
identify muscle weakness, tension, pressure management issues, scar restrictions, or movement patterns
that may contribute to future problems. Early treatment and education can help prevent worsening
symptoms, support recovery, and improve long-term function.
identify muscle weakness, tension, pressure management issues, scar restrictions, or movement patterns
that may contribute to future problems. Early treatment and education can help prevent worsening
symptoms, support recovery, and improve long-term function.
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What is cupping therapy?
Cupping is a treatment technique that uses suction cups on the skin to help improve circulation, reduce
muscle tension, and improve tissue mobility.
muscle tension, and improve tissue mobility.
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What does cupping feel like?
Most patients describe the sensation as a gentle pulling or stretching feeling. It should not feel painful,
though some areas may feel more sensitive depending on tissue tightness.
though some areas may feel more sensitive depending on tissue tightness.
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What are the marks left after cupping?
The circular marks are temporary discoloration caused by the suction bringing blood flow to the area.
They are generally painless and fade over time
They are generally painless and fade over time
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What conditions can cupping help with?
Cupping may help with:
Muscle tightness
Neck and back pain
Shoulder pain
Sports recovery
Scar tissue restrictions
Mobility limitations
Chronic tension
Overuse injuries
Muscle tightness
Neck and back pain
Shoulder pain
Sports recovery
Scar tissue restrictions
Mobility limitations
Chronic tension
Overuse injuries
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Is cupping painful?
Cupping is typically well tolerated. Some temporary tenderness or skin sensitivity may occur afterward.
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How long do the marks last?
Marks commonly fade within a few days to two weeks depending on the individual and treatment intensity.
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Is cupping safe?
When performed by a trained provider, cupping is generally considered safe. Your therapist will review
your medical history to determine if it is appropriate for you.
your medical history to determine if it is appropriate for you.
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Can everyone receive cupping?
Cupping may not be appropriate for certain medical conditions, skin sensitivities, or during some stages of
pregnancy. Your therapist will discuss whether it is a good fit for your care plan.
pregnancy. Your therapist will discuss whether it is a good fit for your care plan.
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What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that uses thin, sterile needles to target tight muscles, trigger
points, or irritated tissues to help reduce pain and improve mobility.
points, or irritated tissues to help reduce pain and improve mobility.
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Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
No. Although both use similar needles, dry needling is based on modern anatomy, muscle function, and
movement science. It is used by physical therapists to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
movement science. It is used by physical therapists to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
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Does dry needling hurt?
Most patients tolerate dry needling very well. You may feel a small pinch during insertion or a brief muscle
twitch response, which is normal. Some areas may feel sore afterward, similar to a workout soreness, for
24–48 hours
twitch response, which is normal. Some areas may feel sore afterward, similar to a workout soreness, for
24–48 hours
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What conditions can dry needling help treat?
Dry needling may help with:
Neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Muscle tightness or spasms
Sports injuries
Tendon pain
Shoulder pain
Hip or knee pain
TMJ dysfunction
Sciatica-related muscle tension
Pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction
Neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Muscle tightness or spasms
Sports injuries
Tendon pain
Shoulder pain
Hip or knee pain
TMJ dysfunction
Sciatica-related muscle tension
Pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction
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How long does a session take?
If a visit only consists of dry needling, it can take anywhere from 15-45 minutes depending on the areas
needed.
If dry needling is combined with physical therapy, it is typically incorporated into a physical therapy
session and usually takes only a portion of the visit, depending on the treatment areas
needed.
If dry needling is combined with physical therapy, it is typically incorporated into a physical therapy
session and usually takes only a portion of the visit, depending on the treatment areas
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Are the needles sterile?
Yes. Single-use, sterile needles are used and safely discarded after treatment.
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Are there side effects?
Some temporary soreness, bruising, fatigue, or mild redness can occur after treatment. Serious side
effects are rare when performed by a trained provider.
effects are rare when performed by a trained provider.
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How many sessions will I need?
This varies based on your condition, symptoms, and goals. Some patients notice improvement quickly,
while others benefit from a series of treatments as part of their overall therapy planpregnancy. Your therapist will discuss whether it is a good fit for your care plan.
while others benefit from a series of treatments as part of their overall therapy planpregnancy. Your therapist will discuss whether it is a good fit for your care plan.
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Do I have to do dry needling if I am uncomfortable with needles?
This varies based on your condition, symptoms, and goals. Some patients notice improvement quickly,
while others benefit from a series of treatments as part of their overall therapy planpregnancy. Your therapist will discuss whether it is a good fit for your care plan.
while others benefit from a series of treatments as part of their overall therapy planpregnancy. Your therapist will discuss whether it is a good fit for your care plan.