Physicians and Therapists at Chicago-Area Hospital Treat Women With Pelvic Floor Disorders with Unique Multidisciplinary Approach

Pelvic floor disorders affect the muscular envelope that surrounds a woman's pelvic organs. Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers in Evergreen Park, Illinois, takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating women with pelvic floor disorders.

Evergreen Park, IL (PRWEB) May 1, 2009 -- Pelvic floor disorders affect the muscular envelope that surrounds a woman's pelvic organs. They most commonly cause problems such as urinary or fecal incontinence or loss of bladder control, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and weakened pelvic concerns related to pregnancy. One-third of all U.S. women are affected by one or more pelvic floor disorders in their lifetimes, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Because of the private nature of pelvic floor disorders, however, many women are reluctant to talk about or seek treatment for their conditions. "Pelvic floor disorders like leakage and pelvic pain are not normal and can be treated effectively," said Jill Matyus, DPT, a physical therapist who specializes in treating patients with pelvic floor disorders at Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers (http://www.lcmh.org/pfd) in Evergreen Park, Illinois. "Let your physician know about your condition because something can be done."

Little Company of Mary takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating women with pelvic floor disorders. The unique program is guided by the expertise of Dr. Denise Elser, a nationally-respected urogynecologist. For those seeking non-surgical treatments, a registered dietitian, a physical therapist and the Total Control(TM) program, gives many patients with pelvic floor disorders non-invasive alternatives for their conditions.

In common cases you may only see a doctor or go for physical therapy, but may not even be referred to a dietitian. Lisa Micetich, RD, LD, a dietitian at Little Company of Mary with 24 years experience oversees many cases where a small change in a woman's diet could have a substantial effect on her pelvic floor disorder. "Patients are amazed that something simple -- like changing from regular coffee to decaf -- makes such a big difference," Micetich said.

Women suffering from an overactive bladder and urinary incontinence may also enroll in Little Company of Mary's Total Control for Women program, a pelvic fitness, total body workout designed to improve bladder control and strengthen the pelvic pyramid.

The Hospital's skilled team of physicians in areas of physical therapy, nutrition and wellness at Little Company of Mary, are dedicated to the care of women's health issues. Patients are provided with the area's most comprehensive and convenient care. All offices are located at the hospital campus so that patients can see specialists in one day. "We do everything we can to accommodate our patients," Matyus said. "Our program is designed with the patient in mind," Micetich added.

Little Company of Mary's Women's Services for Life and Health are dedicated to providing care with fewer hassles and less discomfort by utilizing minimally-invasive technology, a team of passionate experts and a focus on better communication and convenient access. For more information about Little Company of Mary's pelvic floor disorders programs, please visit http://www.lcmh.org/pfd .

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