At CorrEra Physical Therapy, we provide compassionate pelvic floor care tailored to you. From postpartum recovery and pelvic pain to incontinence and prolapse, our expert therapists use evidence-based treatments to help you regain strength, confidence, and comfort.
Doctor of Physical Therapy AND Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification
14 years experience
Bones give your body a frame and your muscles and ligaments support this frame. The pelvic bones form a giant empty ring – without pelvic floor muscles your entire abdominal contents would just fall out of this opening! Your pelvic floor is a sling of muscles running from your pubic bone to your tailbone and they have three main jobs: supportive function, sphincteric (bowel and bladder) function, and sexual function.
They work with your abdominals, deep back, and diaphragm in a connected web of tissue. When these muscles are not working well together or have their normal activity interrupted, you may begin to experience what we call “Pelvic floor dysfunction”.
Bladder Pain
Bowel Dysfunction
Diastasis Recti
Endometriosis
Overactive bladder
Post-partum
Post-Radation or chemotherapy treatments
Post-surgical conditions (Prostate, Gynecological, Colorectal)
Urinary Leaking
Vaginismus
Vulvar Pain
At CorrEra Physical Therapy each session consists of one on one physical therapy services. We know that pelvic floor dysfunction is a very personal and sometimes difficult topic to discuss, thus, during your evaluation and subsequent treatment sessions every effort will be made to ensure your comfort.
During your first visit you will meet with Sarah to discuss your current symptoms and concerns. This will also include reviewing your treatment goals and any pertinent changes in your routine. In order to perform a comprehensive assessment, the evaluation will consist of a physical examination of the muscles and joints within your pelvis, back, and hips.
This may also include examination of the pelvic floor muscles. Sarah will then provide an explanation of the results of your evaluation in relation to the issues you are experiencing and review a treatment plan with a home exercise program. At the end of your session we will schedule your next appointment (if needed).
New York is a Direct Access State, which means a physical therapist can evaluate and treat a patient without a referral for 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first. However, at CorrEra Physical Therapy we encourage patients to have a referral from their physician by their second visit – we want to be in communication with your physician in order to provide you with the best care possible. Also, if you are seeking insurance coverage, some insurance companies require a referral before services are started to be eligible for reimbursement.
During your first visit you will meet with Sarah to discuss your current symptoms and concerns. This will also include reviewing your treatment goals and any pertinent changes in your routine. In order to perform a comprehensive assessment, the evaluation will consist of a physical examination of the muscles and joints within your pelvis, back, and hips.
This may also include examination of the pelvic floor muscles. Sarah will then provide an explanation of the results of your evaluation in relation to the issues you are experiencing and review a treatment plan with a home exercise program. At the end of your session we will schedule your next appointment (if needed).
Sarah Capodagli, DPT is a licensed physical therapist. Most major medical insurance providers offer reimbursement for physical therapy services. However, please be aware that CorrEra Physical Therapy is not an in-network provider for any insurance carrier, and does not provide direct billing to insurance carriers. You will be provided with an invoice at the end of each session that you may file with your insurance or medical savings plan for out-of-network reimbursement. Call customer service on your insurance card and ask about your out-of-network coverage for physical therapy prior to your appointment. You may also download an insurance benefit worksheet (forms section) to help you ask the insurance company the right questions about your physical therapy benefits.
Following evaluation, treatment sessions are typically scheduled on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. As you progress, the frequency of your visits decreases. Each session builds on the previous and participation in your home exercise program is an essential component of your success.
Much of this is determined by the severity of your symptoms, your consistency with a home exercise program, and your ability to integrate changes into daily function. With good compliance, consistency with your follow-up appointments, and a good understanding of how to incorporate proper changes, many men and women require 6-8 sessions, spread over 2-3 months in some cases. Depending on the cause of your symptoms, this may take less or more time.
Everyone has a pelvic floor, though not everyone pays much attention to it. You are likely a candidate for conservative pelvic floor rehab if you notice symptoms affecting:
Women who are pregnant or postpartum are among a population who should have screening for prevention and treatment of dysfunction affecting the abdominals and pelvic floor.
Just because symptoms may be common, it does not mean that they need to be your “normal”. You deserve the attention to have your concerns addressed, and this is exactly what you receive at CorrEra Physical Therapy. All patients receive one-on-one evaluation and treatment during every visit.
If you think you’re alone in your symptoms, rest assured, you’re not. With the compassion, direction, resources, and expertise we offer we will work with you to get your body going in the right direction. As Dr. Francis Peabody said, “The secret to caring for a patient is to care for the patient,” and we hold this to be true for every patient.
As a doctor of physical therapy, Sarah has the skills and training to assess and treat the musculoskeletal system. With her additional training and expertise she has dedicated her practice to treating patients who are experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in its many forms.
We are located just minutes from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Williamsville, NY. Have a question you would like to ask us or interested in making an appointment? Please contact us by calling (716) 498-2677.
At CorrEra Physical Therapy, we offer compassionate pelvic floor care to help you recover from postpartum changes, pelvic pain, incontinence, and more. We help restore your strength, confidence, and comfort.
