Discover how pelvic floor physical therapy can play a powerful role in cancer recovery. Join Dr. Lily Jilk, an experienced pelvic floor physical therapist, for an insightful session on managing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life during and after cancer treatment. While especially beneficial for those recovering from gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor physical therapy can also help address issues caused by chemotherapy and hormonal treatments for breast and other cancers. Dr. Jilk will explain the pelvic floor’s role in overall health, identify common disruptions caused by cancer treatments, and share practical exercises and education-based strategies to manage symptoms. The session will wrap up with a live Q&A—your chance to get answers to your most important pelvic health questions.
Key Takeaways From Webinar:
1. Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment intervention involving the muscles, ligaments, bones, and nerves of the pelvis – and it can help improve urinary, bowel, and sexual function and reduce pelvic pain during or after cancer treatment.
2. Cancer and its treatments may affect the pelvic muscles, nerves, and tissues, leading to weakness or fatigue of the muscles, pain or sensitivity of nerve pathways, hormonal changes impacting the pelvic floor, and changes in bladder, bowel, or sexual function.
3. Your first visit includes a personalized evaluation of strength, mobility, scar tissue, and function that may or may not involve the pelvic floor. Treatment may include: manual therapy
(pelvic, abdominal, scar), strengthening and coordination, home tools and self-care strategies with the goal of supporting your recovery and helping you feel strong, comfortable, and confident in your body.