Spaulding Outpatient Center
for Pelvic Health

Pelvic Health Rehabilitation

Pelvic health symptoms can occur at any age and for a variety of reasons. We understand that these symptoms are unique, difficult to discuss and often affect individuals’ emotional well-being. Our pelvic health providers have advanced specialist training to evaluate and treat diagnoses related to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, including prenatal and postpartum conditions, pelvic pain conditions, orthopedic conditions, as well as bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction.

You can expect a comprehensive initial visit which includes a detailed history intake and physical examination within your comfort level, followed by one-on-one appointments with your physical therapist in a private treatment room. Our physical therapists are passionate about providing high-quality, empowering, patient-centered care in a welcoming atmosphere, and we treat individuals across the gender spectrum.




What is Pelvic Health Rehabilitation?
 
 

Locations

Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation for Pelvic Health at Care New England.

P: (401) 886-4650

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Providence:

695 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

South Kingstown:

49 South County Commons Way, Suite F5
South Kingstown, RI 02879

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East Greenwich:

1351 South County Trail, Building 2, Suite 200A
East Greenwich, RI 02818

Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pawtucket:

111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Hours:
Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Spaulding's Approach to Pelvic Health

Our team of clinicians tailors each treatment plan to an individual’s needs and concerns. Your pelvic health therapist will review your medical and surgical history and diagnostic tests from other providers and perform a thorough evaluation to develop a customized plan to meet your goals.

Treatment for pelvic health conditions may include a combination of exercise for strengthening, mobility, posture, and movement quality, manual therapy, myofascial release, relaxation strategies, education specific to your condition, lifestyle modifications, biofeedback, and the development of an at-home program. Our therapists are here to guide you on your path to healing.

Prenatal/Postpartum Care

Pelvic health physical therapy can prepare for a safe and healthy birth and support an empowered postpartum recovery into the “fourth” trimester. Common Diagnoses:

  • Lower back pain
  • SI joint pain
  • Symphysis pubis dysfunction
  • Hip pain
  • Abdominal pain/round ligament pain
  • Sciatica
  • Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA)
  • Pelvic floor weakness
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Gas incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Meralgia paresthetica
Pelvic Pain/Sexual Dysfunction

Pain in the pelvic region can limit daily activities, impact interpersonal relationships, and reduce the quality of life. Pelvic health physical therapy is a critical piece of the interdisciplinary care team to guide individuals along their healing journeys. Common Diagnoses:

  • Genitourinary syndrome of menopause/postmenopausal changes
  • Vulvodynia
  • Vestibulodynia
  • Vaginismus
  • Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
  • Tailbone pain
  • Painful orgasm
  • Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
    Endometriosis
  • Adenomyosis
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods)
  • Myofascial pelvic pain
  • Prostatitis
  • Pudendal neuralgia
  • Anal spasm
  • Post-pelvic cancer treatment
  • Post-gender affirming surgery
Bowel/Bladder Dysfunction

Pelvic health physical therapy can help those feeling frustrated or embarrassed by bladder/bowel symptoms by combining both physical and lifestyle interventions to promote long-term health and function. Common Diagnoses:

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Overactive bladder
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Constipation
  • Neurogenic bladder
  • Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
  • Urinary urgency
  • Overactive bladder
  • Urinary retention
Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Prolapse occurs when one or more pelvic organs change orientation or descend within the pelvis. It is a common condition after childbirth and is often not associated with any symptoms or need for intervention. In symptomatic individuals, pelvic health physical therapy can help reduce or eliminate the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse to avoid surgery or other invasive interventions. Common Diagnoses:

  • Cystocele
  • Urethrocele
  • Rectocele
  • Uterine prolapse
  • Rectal prolapse
Men’s Pelvic Health

Men can experience pelvic floor dysfunction over the course of their lifetime as a result of surgical procedures, infection, injury/trauma, or for other reasons. Men may experience pelvic or genital pain, sexual dysfunction, or bowel/bladder symptoms that are attributed to dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles. Common Diagnoses:

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  • Urinary urgency/frequency
  • Pelvic pain
  • Genital pain (i.e. pain in the penis, testicles, or scrotum)
  • Constipation
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Anal spasm
  • Prostatitis
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Hard Flaccid Syndrome
Gender Diverse Pelvic Health

People across the gender spectrum can experience pelvic floor dysfunction, including pain, bowel or bladder symptoms, or sexual dysfunction. In addition, transgender individuals may experience pelvic floor dysfunction associated with gender-affirming surgeries and treatments. Pelvic physical therapy is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing health care for transgender individuals undergoing these interventions. Common Diagnoses:

  • Post-gender-affirming surgical procedures
  • Pelvic pain
  • Bladder dysfunction: urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, pain
  • Bowel dysfunction: constipation, pain, bowel incontinence
Inpatient Pelvic Physical Therapy at Women and Infants Hospital

We are pleased to offer in-hospital physical therapy services at Women and Infants Hospital. Our inpatient provider has advanced specialist training in rehabilitation for pelvic floor and pregnancy-related conditions. Inpatient physical therapy is essential for regaining function and reducing pain after injury, childbirth, or surgical procedures. Our inpatient team works closely with our outpatient team, facilitating a smooth transition from hospital-based to community-based care. Common Diagnoses:

Pregnancy Care

  • Deconditioning/Prolonged Bed Rest
  • Spina Bifida Repair
  • Abdominal Cerclage
  • Round Ligament Pain
  • Lower Extremity Sprains, Strains and Fractures
  • Back Pain

Postpartum Care

  • Childbirth Complications
  • Recovery after Cesarean Delivery
  • Recovery after Cesarean Delivery with Hysterectomy
  • Perineal Tears
  • Nerve Compression Injury
  • Incontinence
  • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
  • Lower Back/Sacroiliac Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Coccyx Fracture or Sprain

Post-Surgical Care

Gynecologic Surgery

  • Abdominal hysterectomy
  • Myomectomy

Oncologic Surgery

  • Total abdominal hysterectomy/bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO)
  • Vaginectomy
  • Vulvectomy
  • Mastectomy and breast reconstruction

When Should I See a Pelvic Health Specialist?

 

Levels of Care for Pelvic Health

Our highly-trained clinical staff will use the most advanced rehabilitation treatments and evidenced-based research, to make a difference in your life and help pave the road to wellness.
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Diagnoses that we treat:

  • Anal spasm
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Bowel urgency
  • Coccyx pain
  • Constipation
  • Clitorodynia
  • Cystocele
  • Diastasis Recti
  • Endometriosis
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Myofascial pelvic pain
  • Neurogenic bladder

  • Overactive bladder
  • Painful bladder
  • Pelvic girdle pain
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pregnancy and postpartum care
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Sciatica
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Trouble emptying bladder
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urogynecologic pain
  • Vaginismus
  • Vulvodynia

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FAQs

What clothing should I wear to my appointment?

 Wear something comfortable that you can move around in.

Where are you located, and how do I find your clinic?

101 Plain Street - Providence: We are located on the 5th floor of the Bay Tower Medical Building at 101 Plain St. in Providence. We are in the Women & Infants Urogynecology office. There is a parking lot for the building so you do not have to pay for parking.

1351 South County Trail - East Greenwich: We are located within the Greenwich Medical Center Office Park. When you enter from South County Trail, continue straight to the second building on your right. When you enter the building, we are on the first floor immediately to the right upon entering.

111 Brewster Street - Pawtucket: We are located on the lower level of the Primary Care Center. We are the building beside the old Memorial Hospital, and we share a parking lot with the hospital. Look for the American Flagpole. Go through the sliding glass door, where security is located. Take the stairs or elevator on the right down to the lower level.

49 South County Commons Way: If you drive into South County Commons plaza towards the rotary (Pasquale's Pizzeria/ Taj Indian Restaurant), we are located upstairs on the second floor. Use the passageway between Pasquales and Taj to find our entrance and take the stairs/elevator up to the second floor to the Women& Infants suite. There is a large parking lot behind Pasquale's Pizzeria. All parking is free.

What insurance do you take?

We take most insurances including Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation. We verify your insurance information before you come in for your appointment.

What do I need to bring on the first day?

When you come in for your first appointment, please bring your physician referral, if you have one, your insurance card, photo ID, and any other additional records that you may want us to see.

How does the referral process work?
In order to receive therapy, we require an order from your physician. We take orders or scripts by fax, walk-ins, and through Epic, our medical record system. Once we receive your information, we will set you up with the first available appointment and verify your insurance.
Do you have bilingual staff or translation services?

We have bilingual administration support staff in our Providence and Pawtucket locations. Translation services are available at all locations, either in person or via telephone/video service.

Do you allow visitors to come with me to my appointments?
Although we encourage families to be involved in therapy sessions, we must abide by the hospital’s visitor policy, which has been more restrictive due to COVID-19. If physical assistance is required for you to get into the office, typically, we can accommodate visitors.
How long are appointments typically?

Our appointments typically last one hour, depending on your individual needs.

When should I arrive for my appointment?

We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your initial evaluation to complete the registration and medical history intake forms. We recommend you arrive at least 5 minutes early to each follow-up appointment.

Is an internal pelvic floor muscle exam required?

An internal pelvic floor muscle examination is a helpful tool for you and your therapist to determine the source of your pain or symptoms. Internal pelvic floor muscle examinations and treatments are always performed with ongoing consent. However, these exams are not a requirement, and there are many alternatives that you can discuss with your therapist to ensure that you have the best experience possible.

What Our Patients Say

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From my very first experience with Deb, one of the receptionists, to Felicia, over the phone to meeting Lisa Charron, the provider, I was impressed with the care of each of these individuals. They were all very knowledgeable and professional. They left me with a sense of real confidentiality. Lisa, I felt, is exceptionally good at her job. She knows what she's doing and has the people skills to put people in, you know, being relaxed and competent in her, in a very compromising appointment. I'm very, very grateful for her professionalism and her sense of really caring professionally.

Patient from Kent Hospital

As a patient of Dr. Danielle Moreau, I am pleased to report that she is a consummate professional of the highest caliber. Dr. Moreau is organized, extremely competent, and encouraging in her treatment and advice. It was easy to ask her questions and to obtain clear, valid, and objective answers. I am very pleased with my progress, which is in no small measure because Dr. Moreau did an excellent job in all ways. 

 

 

Patient from East Greenwich Office

Being in your mid-twenties (or any age) and waking up one morning to find that your body isn’t acting as it normally has for the past two-plus decades is a terrifying experience. Throughout this experience, Kendra has been the one constant that has gotten me through the worst times. If it weren’t for her support, both through physical therapy as well as emotionally, I would never have been able to overcome the obstacles I have and be in the place I am today. I am extremely grateful to have Kendra as my physical therapist and look forward to continuing working with her!

Patient From Plain St, Providence Office

Pelvic Rehabilitation Team

Kendra-Lynn Bisconti
PT, DPT
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England
Lisa Charron

DPT
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England

Chelsea Cole
PT, DPT
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England
Luke Davis

Executive Director
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England

Geena Goyette

Site Manager
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England

Danielle Moreau
PT, DPT, PRPC
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England
Chelsea Sevigny, PT, DPT

PT, DPT
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England

Chelsea Tetreault

PT, DPT, PCES
Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation of Care New England