Postpartum Recovery

At Ascent Rehabilitation, we understand that the postpartum period brings profound changes to the body — changes that can affect strength, function, and overall well-being.
Whether you've had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, postpartum recovery involves healing muscles, restoring stability, and addressing symptoms like pain, incontinence, or pelvic floor dysfunction. At Ascent Rehabilitation, we are passionate about supporting new mothers on their journey to full recovery and renewed strength.

Why Postpartum Physical Therapy Matters

Physical therapy plays a vital role in the healing and recovery process after childbirth, offering safe, effective, and individualized care. Here’s why it’s essential:

Restoring Core and Pelvic Floor Function:
Research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that postpartum physical therapy, particularly targeted pelvic floor muscle training, improves pelvic stability, reduces incontinence, and helps address issues like diastasis recti (Davenport et al., 2019).

Managing Pain and Musculoskeletal Changes:
A study published in Physical Therapy Journal found that women who receive postpartum physical therapy report significant reductions in low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and joint dysfunction, allowing them to return more comfortably to daily activities (Stuge et al., 2004).

Enhancing Return to Exercise and Daily Activities:
According to guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), postpartum rehabilitation programs improve readiness to safely resume exercise, enhance energy levels, and support mental health during the transition to motherhood (ACOG, 2020).

Promoting Long-Term Pelvic Health:
Research from Neurourology and Urodynamics highlights that early pelvic floor interventions can help prevent long-term complications like pelvic organ prolapse, persistent urinary incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain (Bo et al., 2017).

Our Approach at Ascent Rehabilitation

At Ascent Rehabilitation, we believe every postpartum journey deserves expert, individualized care. Our team of specialized pelvic health therapists designs custom programs that focus on pelvic floor and core strengthening, posture and body mechanics education, safe return-to-exercise plans, and support for breastfeeding and lifting ergonomics.
We work alongside new mothers to promote healing, restore function, and build a foundation for lifelong pelvic health and strength.

Contact us today to learn more about how Ascent Rehabilitation can support you or a loved one through a strong and empowered postpartum recovery.