FAQs
Your Questions About Indigo Physiotherapy and Pelvic Floor Therapy
Indigo is dedicated to offering a curated, individualized care experience for each client. Whether you book online or prefer a more personal touch by calling, our Client Concierge team is here to guide you. We provide support on insurance policies, scheduling, and billing to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience. Our Client Concierge members are located at each clinic and are ready to enhance your Indigo experience every step of the way.
Additional service-specific questions can be found on the individual service pages.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Assessment: A specialized pelvic floor PT evaluates your muscles, tissues, and joints to understand their function. This may involve both external and internal evaluations to assess strength, coordination, endurance, and any areas of tension or pain.
Education: Your therapist explains muscle function, how they may relate to your concerns, and key strategies to work on outside of sessions.
Exercises: Based on your needs, your therapist designs a care plan that includes strengthening exercises or relaxation techniques, plus manual therapy to target specific muscles.
Pelvic floor PT aims to restore full function to pelvic muscles, benefiting bowel, bladder, and sexual health, as well as core stability. Key benefits include:
- Enhanced muscle strength and coordination
- Pain relief
- Improved bowel and bladder symptoms
- Enhanced sexual function
Overall, pelvic floor PT provides a holistic, conservative, and evidence based approach to address a wide range of symptoms related to the pelvic floor to improve quality of life.
Your sessions may include both exercises and manual therapy to improve the function of your pelvic floor and surrounding areas.
Personal grooming choices are entirely yours. Our team is focused solely on your comfort, health, and treatment progress.
Yes, tell your therapist and they will adjust the treatment accordingly.
Yes, but ONLY at our Columbia location.
The timeline varies based on the condition’s severity, your muscle strength, and overall health. Most patients notice improvements within the first few sessions, and your therapist will outline an estimated timeline during your initial evaluation.
Yes, pelvic floor therapy is safe and beneficial during pregnancy when performed by a highly trained physical therapist. Our physical therapists have extensive certifications and training to treat pregnant patients.
Our physical therapists will tailor exercises and interventions to ensure they are safe for you and your baby; some positions or movements may be modified as the pregnancy progresses.
We also highly prioritize collaborative care and seek clearance for internal pelvic floor muscle assessment and treatment by your medical team to ensure the utmost safety.
Effectiveness
of Physiotherapy
Yes, physiotherapy is an evidence-based treatment that improves mobility, reduces pain, enhances strength, and restores function. Supported by extensive research, it’s often a first-line approach for both acute and chronic conditions.
Success depends on individual conditions and goals. Our highly trained therapists work closely with each patient, using a collaborative approach for the best outcomes.
These terms are often interchangeable. “Physiotherapy” reflects our holistic, full-body care approach, while “physical therapy” is commonly used in the U.S.
Both have distinct roles: physiotherapy focuses on comprehensive rehabilitation, while massage mainly targets muscle relaxation and pain relief. Often, they’re complementary for holistic care.
Costs & Insurance
Costs vary by service and location. Contact us directly or check the booking link for specific pricing.
We are out-of-network for most insurance plans but submit claims on your behalf. Coverage varies by plan, but we also accept HSA/FSA payments.
We are in network with EHP, the John’s Hopkins University Employer Health Plan. We are out of network for all other insurers.
Indigo is a Non-Participating Provider of Medicare – click here to learn more!
Virtual
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Yes, you can do pelvic floor therapy exercises at home, especially if they are prescribed by a pelvic floor therapist. Many exercises can be done without a lot of extra equipment. However, it is usually recommended to consult with a physical therapist first to ensure proper technique and provide a more specific, targeted plan based on your specific needs.
While there are many components of pelvic floor therapy to be done independently and at home, it is usually recommended to get a targeted, specific plan by working with one of our expertly trained physical therapists to ensure you are working on the specific areas for your case. Each individual is so unique, and it is so important to get a care plan tailored to fit the specific needs of each individual and the condition to be addressed.
Yes, virtual care is available throughout Maryland and Virginia to accommodate those who may not be near a physical location. Some adjustments are made for virtual care, but we strive to make it accessible and effective.
Massage Therapy
We offer massage at three of our five clinics:
Baltimore, Frederick, and Potomac.
No, you will only receive internal work from a Physical Therapist if necessary and with your consent.
You may receive massage right up until going into labor. There are no contraindications, and massage may assist with preparing the body for labor.
You can be seen six weeks postpartum.
