Pelvic floor dysfunction affects up to 1 in 3 women and a significant minority of men, yet most patients live with it for years before getting evaluated. NuThera's pelvic floor program — led by certified Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Connie Pirkle — provides discreet, evidence-based rehabilitation in a private clinical setting. We treat both women and men across the full age range.
Yes — NuThera offers Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, led by Connie Pirkle, PT, who is certified in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. We treat both women and men in a private clinical setting for pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary or fecal incontinence, postpartum recovery, chronic pelvic pain, pre- and post-surgical rehab, and deep core weakness. Most major insurance accepted. (725) 726-7914.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is specialized rehabilitation for the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue of the pelvis — the structures that support continence, sexual function, lumbar stability, and core strength. Practitioners must complete additional certification beyond general PT licensure to evaluate and treat these structures.
At NuThera, treatment starts with a 60-minute private clinical evaluation. Based on findings, the program may include manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, biofeedback, deep core and breath retraining, and a targeted home exercise program. Internal and external assessment options are reviewed in detail at the first visit and performed only with the patient's informed consent. Care is delivered by one consistent clinician — Connie Pirkle, PT, certified in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy.
Every pelvic floor pt patient receives the following as part of their care at NuThera.
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Specific criteria help you (and us) know quickly whether this service fits your situation.
Here's what each step looks like — from your first call to ongoing care. We'll always tell you in advance what's coming next.
Comprehensive history (medical, surgical, obstetric/urologic as relevant), goal-setting conversation, postural and movement assessment, and a discussion of internal vs. external assessment options. Internal evaluation is offered when clinically indicated but never required.
Based on findings, your plan may include manual therapy, biofeedback, neuromuscular re-education, breath and postural retraining, targeted strengthening, or relaxation training. The plan is written down — you leave with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Most patients are seen once weekly for 6–12 weeks initially, then space out as goals are met. Sessions are 45–60 minutes in a private treatment room with the same clinician each visit.
Pelvic floor PT works because of consistent home practice. You'll receive a tailored home exercise program (with written and video components when helpful) and a way to log progress between visits.
Every 4–6 visits, we reassess against your starting baseline. When goals are met, we transition to a maintenance plan — typically a self-directed program with periodic check-ins rather than an abrupt discharge.
Most major commercial insurance plans cover pelvic floor PT under their physical therapy benefit. Medicare covers pelvic floor PT for medically necessary indications. Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan and diagnosis. Workers' compensation (state and OWCP/federal) typically covers pelvic floor PT when documented as medically necessary for a covered injury. Our billing team verifies your specific benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
General PT focuses on the musculoskeletal system as a whole — back, neck, joints, post-surgical recovery. Pelvic floor PT requires additional clinician certification and dedicated training in the specific assessment and treatment of pelvic structures (which most general PTs are not trained to evaluate). Many patients with chronic low-back, hip, or tailbone pain who haven't improved with general PT find that the underlying issue is pelvic-floor-related.
For most pelvic floor conditions — including stress urinary incontinence, mild-to-moderate prolapse, and postpartum dysfunction — current clinical guidelines recommend a trial of pelvic floor PT before surgical intervention. Outcomes from PT alone are often comparable to surgery for appropriate candidates, with no operative risk and substantially lower cost. Surgery remains an option if PT doesn't achieve the patient's goals after an adequate trial.
Many patients have tried Kegels without benefit — usually because they're being done incorrectly (research suggests up to 50% of people who attempt Kegels do them wrong) or because the underlying issue is hypertonic (over-tight) rather than weak. A trained pelvic floor PT can identify exactly what your pelvic floor is doing and prescribe the right intervention, which is often the opposite of generic Kegels for patients with tight, painful pelvic floors.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is specialized rehabilitation for the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue of the pelvis — the structures that support continence, sexual function, lumbar stability, and core strength. Treatment combines manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, breath and postural retraining, and a targeted home program. It is performed by physical therapists with additional certification beyond general PT licensure.
Connie Pirkle, PT — a licensed Physical Therapist with 30+ years of clinical experience and certified in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Connie sees pelvic floor patients in a private treatment room with single-clinician continuity (no rotating providers).
Yes. Pelvic floor PT is highly effective for men recovering from prostatectomy, men with chronic pelvic pain syndromes, post-surgical urinary changes, and pelvic floor weakness contributing to back or hip pain. Men account for a meaningful portion of pelvic floor PT patients nationally; we treat them with the same discretion and clinical rigor.
An internal pelvic floor assessment can be a valuable part of evaluation — it allows direct measurement of muscle tone, strength, coordination, and pain triggers — but it is never required. Connie reviews the assessment options at your first visit, explains the clinical rationale, and proceeds only with your informed consent. External-only treatment plans are appropriate and effective for many patients.
Nevada is a direct-access state — you can typically schedule pelvic floor PT without a physician referral. However, some commercial insurance plans (and most workers' compensation cases) still require a written referral for coverage. We verify your specific plan's requirements before your first visit and coordinate with your primary care, OB-GYN, urologist, or surgeon as appropriate.
Most major commercial insurance plans cover pelvic floor PT under their general physical therapy benefit. Coverage varies by plan and by diagnosis code. Medicare covers pelvic floor PT for medically necessary indications. Our billing team verifies your benefits before your first visit so you know what to expect.
It depends on the condition. Acute postpartum or post-surgical cases often improve substantially within 6–10 visits. Chronic pelvic pain or long-standing dysfunction may take 12–20+ visits with periodic follow-up. Connie will give you a realistic clinical timeline at your initial evaluation, with measurable goals you can track between visits.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes you can move in — yoga pants or athletic wear are ideal. We provide draping for any internal or external pelvic assessment, and you change in private. Bring any imaging reports, surgical records, or prior PT notes if you have them.
Specialized recovery care for Department of Labor–covered injuries, delivered with the clinical and documentation rigor federal claims require.
Evidence-based physical therapy and rehabilitation for work-related, sports, and accident injuries — built to restore function, not just reduce pain.
Medical-led personal injury care that starts with an MD/PA evaluation and moves into structured physical therapy — built for recovery and defensible documentation.