Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Richmond, VA
Helping active women return to lifting, running, and exercise without leaking, pressure, or pain.
Common Symptoms
You might benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy if you experience:
Leaking with running, jumping, or lifting.
Pelvic pressure or heaviness during exercise.
Core weakness after pregnancy.
Pain with exercise or certain movements.
Difficulty returning to workouts postpartum.
Pain with intercourse.
Lower back or hip pain related to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic floor symptoms are common, but they are not something you have to live with.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you return to exercise and daily life with more confidence.
Our Approach
Pelvic floor rehab at Formation is different.
We combine pelvic floor therapy with strength training and movement assessment so you can return to the activities you enjoy with confidence.
Internal assessment may be helpful in some cases, but it is always optional and discussed with you first.
Meet Your Pelvic Floor PT
Dr. Sydney Workman, PT, DPT
Pelvic health trained through Herman & Wallace.
Want to learn more? Check out her bio!
Wondering more about pelvic floor PT? We’re here to answer your questions. Here are a few common ones.
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Description text goes herePelvic floor physical therapy focuses on improving how the muscles of the core and pelvic floor work together so you can move, exercise, and live without symptoms like leaking, pain, or pressure.
At Formation, pelvic health care is integrated into a full-body approach. Your visit may include:
Movement assessment and strength testing
Core and breathing coordination work
Strength training and progressive loading
Education about pelvic health and training modifications
Hands-on treatment or soft tissue work if helpful
Our goal is not just symptom relief; it’s helping you return to training and daily life with confidence.
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No.
Pelvic floor symptoms affect women at many stages of life — including athletes, lifters, runners, and women who have never been pregnant.
We regularly help women address pelvic health concerns whether they are pregnancy-related or not.
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In most cases, yes. And we encourage it.
Our approach focuses on helping you train with your body, not against it. We’ll guide you through modifications and strength progressions so you can continue building strength while addressing the underlying issue.
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That’s completely normal. Pelvic health can feel like a vulnerable topic, and many people are unsure what to expect. Our goal is to create a comfortable, respectful environment where you feel informed and supported. If you’d like to learn more before scheduling, we offer free discovery calls so you can ask questions and see if this type of care feels right for you.
Many women are surprised to learn that leaking with exercise is common, but it is not something you have to live with.
Wondering if pelvic floor PT is right for you?
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call. We’ll talk through your symptoms, answer your questions, and help you decide if pelvic floor PT at Formation is the right fit.