Good Shepherd Penn Partners

Good Shepherd Penn Partners

Philadelphia and Radnor , Pennsylvania

(877) 969-7342

Professional Information:

Penn Therapy and Fitness
Contact: Nicole Dugan, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

University City Appointments: (215) 349-5585
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Hospital First Floor Appointments: (215) 829-7767
330 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA

Penn Medicine at Radnor Appointments: (610) 902-2300
250 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087

Biography

The Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program at Good Shepherd Penn Partners(GSPP) Penn Therapy and Fitness offers a variety of treatment options for those with symptoms of a pelvic floor disorder.Physical therapy treatment; includes an evaluation of the pelvic floor and associated muscles and structures, including biofeedback. The therapist will develop a comprehensive treatment plan; in order to help control the urge to urinate, improve and control unwanted loss of urine/stool, control frequent urination, improve constipation of stool or reduce pain in the pelvic region.

Treatment may include:

  • Biofeedback training
  • Dilator training
  • Education on dietary changes
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Exercises; for the pelvic floor, abdominal, back, leg and hip muscles
  • Hot or cold application for pain relief
  • Manual soft tissue stretching techniques
  • Patient education; for self-care techniques
  • Pelvic floor muscle coordination and retraining
  • Postural education

Contact Information: for the 3 locations with pelvic floor therapists:

University City
3624 Market Street
Appointments: (215) 349-5585

Pennsylvania Hospital
330 S. 9th Street, First Floor
Appointments: (215) 829-7767

Penn Medicine at Radnor
250 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Appointments: (610) 902-2300

For specific questions about the program, contact:
Nicole Dugan, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Pelvic Floor Team Leader
Phone:(215) 614-0671