Prenatal physical therapy in Las Vegas
Why prenatal PT?
Everyone’s pregnancy and birth is unique. At Pillar Kinetic, our physical therapists help guide women through prenatal care to address any pain or discomfort that results from your pregnancy.
A prenatal physical therapist can help treat pain and discomfort experienced during and after pregnancy while preparing the body for labor.
Back, hips and legs
- Hip pain
- Tailbone pain
- Lumbar sprain/strain
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Piriformis syndrome
Pelvis and bladder
- Pelvic instability
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Urinary or fecal incontinence
- Urinary urgency
- Endometriosis
Core, posture and upper body
- Core weakness
- Diastasis Recti
- Rib pain
- Neck pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Posture
- Ergonomics & body mechanics
What is Birth Rx?
Your own program
Prenatal physical therapy, core and pelvic floor specific
Birth
Birthing plan
Assessments
Pelvic floor muscle exam and postpartum assessments
Back to exercise
Initiate return to exercise and activity
Pregnancy, postpartum and fertility
Pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy
Your first visit starts with a thorough conversation: your pregnancy history, current symptoms, birth plan, and goals. We then do a full musculoskeletal assessment of your spine, hips, and pelvis.
Postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy
The 6-week postpartum appointment is a check for acute healing. Your provider is looking for infection, hemorrhage, and gross wound closure, important things.
Diastasis rectus abdominus and the pelvic floor
During pregnancy, the abdomen expands to create room for the growing baby. Under the direction of hormones, muscles, and ligaments soften and lengthen to allow this expansion.
Physical therapy for infertility
The World Health Organization defines infertility as the “failure to achieve clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse”. Physical therapy can help with infertility through various manual therapy techniques.
PT, DPT, WCS
Dr. Minija Edgar
Dr. Minija supports the body through antepartum and postpartum recovery, and is a certified pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach.
For six years she has also taught yoga, and she brings that mind-body expertise directly into her physical therapy practice.
Meet Dr. Minija EdgarFrequently asked questions
How can prenatal physical therapy help during pregnancy?
Prenatal PT can help reduce back pain, hip pain, sciatica, and other lower body issues. The PT will also help with exercise programming based on where you are at individually in your pregnancy journey. We cover personalized exercises and techniques to prepare your body for a smooth delivery with the goal of preventing birth injuries.
Is prenatal physical therapy safe for pregnant women?
Yes, our therapists are trained to use techniques that are safe for all stages of pregnancy. All patients go through an evaluation process to establish a baseline before their program is designed.
Do you require a doctor’s referral for prenatal physical therapy in Las Vegas?
No, you do not need a referral, you can schedule directly with us. Our patients pay us directly each visit for each session. This allows us to focus all of our attention on the patient and perform treatments to focus on patient goals without being dictated by insurance rules and regulations.
Get started with prenatal physical therapy
Schedule an initial consultation for prenatal physical therapy. Reach out to our team to schedule your initial evaluation.