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Quality Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for Women & Children in the Lake Norman Area

Discover tools & techniques to confidently participate
in life without fear of leakage or pelvic pain.

 

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Life has Changed—So Has Your Body

Life is tough—relationships, parenting, hormone changes, aging, stress. And it’s way harder when you’re in pain or continually worried about where the closest bathroom might be.

Are bladder or bowel accidents (your own or your child’s) taking over your life? Does back or pelvic pain keep

you from the activities you love? Is painful sex hurting your most cherished relationship? 

 

Where’s the joy in that?

 

If you feel like you’re missing out on what life could be and are ready for a change, you’re in the right place!

Meet Your Pelvic Physical Therapist

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Hi, I'm Darlene Ryan!

A licensed physical therapist specializing in pelvic physical therapy, I’m also a mom of two girls. After two c-sections and other postpartum issues, I felt trapped in a body that no longer felt like my own. 

 

I found healing, and today I have:

  • 21 years of experience in pelvic health PT

  • a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist certification

  • a thriving pelvic health PT private practice

 

I’ve taught hundreds of women tools to overcome their own pelvic health problems.

 

I’ve taught hundreds of children and parents how to manage constipation and master potty training.

...And I'd love to teach you, as well.

 

I’ll give you tools and techniques to resolve dysfunction, minimize pain, regain control—and get you back to the activities you love.

 

Afraid of what pelvic PT might be like or worried it’s not the right fit?

Your inquiry call is free and I’ll talk you through everything.

Patient Testimonial

Within days I could walk easily up hills and stairs again!

"I am so thankful for the expertise I received from Darlene. I had been struggling for over a year with postpartum hip pain which prevented me from walking up hills or up stairs. A few months ago Darlene gave me a very thorough exam and identified the problem even though it had not been correctly identified by others in the past. I did the recommended stretches and techniques and within days I could walk easily up hills and up the stairs again!

 

...Now I take for granted how easy it is for me to go up the stairs and not have pain anymore. I highly recommend Fundamental Physical Therapy!"

 - F  o  r  m  e  r    P  a  t  i  e  n  t

Disclaimer:  Patient details have been changed for confidentiality. This is a photo from Wix.com. It is not a photo of an actual Fundamental Physical Therapy patient.

QUESTIONS?

Get help for:

 

  • Fecal leakage

  • Constipation 

  • Bowel control

  • Bowel regularity

  • Dietary habits

  • Toileting habits

  • Toileting postures

 

Goals: To help you manage your bowel function so you’re comfortable—and in control.

Wondering What Pelvic Physical Therapy Covers?

Bladder
Training

Get help for:

  • Bladder leakage (a little or a lot)

  • Hesitancy

  • Incomplete emptying

  • Urgency

  • Frequency

 

Goals: To keep you dry and ditch the pads so you can confidently focus on what matters to you.

Bowel Management

Get help for:

 

  • Fecal leakage

  • Constipation 

  • Bowel control

  • Bowel regularity

  • Dietary habits

  • Toileting habits

  • Toileting postures

 

Goals: To help you

manage your bowel

function so you’re

comfortable—and in

control.

Pelvic Pain

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Get help for:

 

  • Pelvic pain

  • Pain with sex

  • Vulvar pain/pain “down there”

Goals: To minimize pain

so you can sit and stand comfortably, participate

in social activities confidently, and enjoy sex.

Pediatric 
Therapy

Get help with:

 

  • Bedwetting

  • Constipation

  • Bowel leakage

  • Giggle incontinence

Goals: To help your child enjoy school, sports, and sleepovers without

worrying about leaks,

belly aches, or odors. 

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Get help with:

 

  • Core strength

  • Modifying activities 

  • Diastasis recti

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Building strength to minimize neck/back   pain while caring for  your baby

Goals: To keep you strong, active, and pain free—

during pregnancy and beyond.

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Patient Testimonial

"Darlene has been a crucial part of my healthcare team in getting free from chronic pelvic pain.

She is a skilled and compassionate physical therapist, and I am so grateful for her help! She is sensitive to my pace and what my body and nervous system can handle. As a result, I am able to enjoy my life so much more as we have gotten my symptoms dialed down significantly.

 

And I have gotten stronger as well with the home exercises Darlene has given me. Now I have hope that my symptoms will eventually be resolved completely. Darlene is the best!"

                     

 - F  o  r  m  e  r    P  a  t  i  e  n  t

Disclaimer: Patient details have been changed for confidentiality. This is a photo from Wix.com. It is not a photo of an actual Fundamental Physical Therapy patient.

Leakage & pelvic pain don't have to be your story.

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Phone: 704-565-9475    Fax: 704-464-0374

9541 Julian Clark Ave, Suite 201

Huntersville, NC 28078 (in FOCUS office suites)

 Ask Your Questions
or Schedule a Free Intro Call:

Thanks for taking the first step towards confident living! I will be in contact soon!

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