Expert care for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and sexual health.
Hi, I’m Courtney! My viewpoint on healthcare, specifically physical therapy, has always been to give each of my patients individualized care tailored to their given needs.
Since beginning my career in Hastings as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in 2018 at Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab (PTSR), I have committed multiple hours of continuing education and coursework to enhance my knowledge in physical therapy.
In 2024, I graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, which paved the way to The Pelvic Place alongside my coworkers at PTSR.
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“I regret not doing it sooner as it was a game changer.”
I did pelvic floor PT for the first time right after having my third baby. I regret not doing it sooner as it was a game changer. I was back to running quicker than any other pregnancy and ran a marathon relay 4 months postpartum without major leaking issues! The exercises were personalized to my postpartum fitness level and sessions included so much good information about the pelvic floor and understanding the changes my body went through during pregnancy and delivery. And the PT sessions were FUN! I looked forward to them! At the completion of my program I walked away with a fitness plan to continue pelvic floor strengthening beyond the PT sessions. Incredibly grateful for Courtney and her wealth of knowledge in this area. Thanks for helping this mama get back at it!
Becca C.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis that support organs, hold baby when pregnant, role in sexual functions, provide stability to hip/back/SI joint and work in unison with the diaphragm and core musculature.
Pelvic floor physical therapy at PTSR is treating the root cause of your symptoms or any given diagnosis listed below. PFPT is treating the whole patient and emphasizing that one does not have to “just live with” their current symptoms.
YES! We do not have childcare, but we can play “pass the baby” if you’re comfortable. We often use your baby as the “weight” as you exercise to promote functional lifting!
Yes. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts can typically be used to pay for PT services, but cannot be used for non-medical services including individualized coaching or labor prep programs.
In Nebraska, patients have “direct access” to physical therapy services meaning you do not require a referral or prescription from a doctor for evaluations.
A small needle inserted into a trigger point/tight muscle that can help improve ROM, decrease pain and accelerate recovery.
Low back pain, SI joint instability, tight/pinchy hips, constipation, abdominal pain/bloating/surgeries, PCOS, endometriosis, painful periods, traumatic birth history, pelvic floor trauma, tailbone pain, hysterectomy, TMJ, neck pain/tightness, headaches, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and LEEP procedures.
Absolutely. PTSR believes in treating the whole body, never “just” the pelvis and is a fully equipt outpatient orthopedic clinic along with pelvic floor specializations.
How is this different from GYN exams? An internal assessment is never mandatory, but is beneficial as it helps the PT visualize and truly understand what the muscles of the pelvic floor are doing in real time. This differs from a GYN assessment as PTs exam the musculature and how the pelvic floor coordinates (or not) during functional activities. There are no instruments or tools inserted into the vaginal canal other than one gloved finger.
While the internal pelvic exam is the gold standard for exams and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions, it is never a mandatory procedure. If you choose to forego the internal exam, you will still be able to receive treatment from your PT based on an external exam.
*consent is of utmost importance and will be asked continually throughout the exam with NO being an option at any point
A pelvic floor PT session includes an examination of the entire body very similar to an orthopedic/traditional PT evaluation. PTSR pelvic health focuses on your individual goals and returning to what you desire like running, jumping, pain reduction, and increasing strength.
A one-on-one class for mama and significant other focusing on education, mental preparation, and physical preparation to welcome their new baby. This class includes pushing positions, partner assisted positions, pain relief strategies, education on anatomy, and postpartum essentials.
PFPT can treat a variety of diagnoses including: pregnancy pain, postpartum healing, incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, pain with intercourse, leakage during exercise, diastasis recti, bowel dysfunction, low back/hip pain, SI joint instability, pubic symphysis pain, and tailbone discomfort.
