Sparrow Elizabeth Stevens, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
(802) 258-7557

Insurance Accepted

Women's Health Physical Therapy

 

The Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association was founded to serve as a resource for the healthcare of women.

 

The scope of practice includes: incontinence, pelvic/ vaginal pain, prenatal and postpartum musculosketelal pain, osteoporosis, rehabilitation following breast surgery, lymphedema, conditions specific to the female athlete, fibromyalgia & chronic pain, wellness & somatic exercise in order to maintain health.

 

Somatic exercises are a form of movement re-education to regain awareness, sensation & motor control of muscles, allowing chronically tight muscles to relax & move properly without pain. In the somatic model, an individual is experienced by one's self from the inside out. Therefore sensing and moving is at the heart of the somatic process. Somatics helps to recognize self awareness and how to achieve self regulation.

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Pelvic Physical Therapy can help with:

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Pelvic pain and congestion

Prostatiaitis and Vaginismis, vestibulodynia, Vulvadynia

Urinary and fecal incontinence

Urinary frequency and urgency

Pudendal Nerve impingement

Dyspaurenia

Pelvic organ prolapse

Prenatal and Postpartum

Constipation

Digestive disorders

Fertility

Pre/post surgery

Abdominal scar tissue

Hormone balancing

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Breast Health

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Breast health is always important and as women age it becomes increasingly more of a health concern. In this class we will look at how and why breast health at any age is valuable and how you can take it upon yourself to be proactive in your breast health.

We will look at the risks and benefits of things like implants, mammograms, thermographs and more. You will learn the structures of the breasts and the importance of self-massage and moving the lymph. We will cover foods and supplements that support breast health and I will teach you a wonderful breast massage that you can take home will you to continue your breast self-care.

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Lymphedema is swelling in the arms or legs due to a disruption of lymph fluid flow through the lymphatic system. This disruption causes fluid to accumulate under the skin. The most common cause of lymphedema is the removal of lymph nodes. It also can be caused by an obstruction that blocks lymph fluid movement. About one in five women who are living with or beyond breast cancer and who have had the lymph nodes in their underarm removed during breast cancer treatment will develop lymphedema. Lymphedema generally develops three months to 20 years after cancer treatment. Identifying and treating lymphedema early helps to ensure more rapid and improved outcomes. Still, treatment provided later during the chronic stages of the disease can help. Physical therapists work closely with you and other members of your health care team to help control swelling caused by lymphedema and meet your goals for returning to your activities.

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