Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Breakthrough for Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia and More
At Klein Physical Therapy, we’re always advancing how we support your healing and we’re excited to now offer specialized biofeedback therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, led by Klein Physical Therapy’s Ciarra Batterton PT, DPT, who brings advanced training in this technique.
If you’ve been told you have pelvic floor dyssynergia, struggle with chronic constipation, or feel like your body just “won’t coordinate” properly when it comes to pelvic function, biofeedback may be a game changer.
What Is Biofeedback in Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor biofeedback is a treatment that uses real time visual or auditory feedback to help you learn how to properly contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles. It’s especially helpful when your muscles aren’t working together as they should, a condition known as dyssynergia.
Think of it like physical therapy with a mirror for your muscles, so you can actually “see” what your body is doing, and retrain it with guidance.
What Is Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia?
Dyssynergia refers to a lack of coordination between the pelvic floor muscles and the rest of the core during bowel movements or muscle activation. Instead of relaxing during a bowel movement, for example, the pelvic floor may contract making it difficult or even painful to go.
Common symptoms of dyssynergia include:
Chronic constipation or straining
A sensation of incomplete emptying
Painful bowel movements
Rectal pressure or pelvic pain
It’s often misdiagnosed or overlooked, but biofeedback can be one of the most effective treatments available.
Who Benefits from Biofeedback Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Biofeedback can support patients experiencing:
Pelvic floor dyssynergia
Chronic constipation
Urinary incontinence or urgency
Pelvic pain or vaginismus
Difficulty coordinating pelvic floor movements postpartum
It’s also incredibly beneficial for those who struggle to feel or control their pelvic floor muscles whether due to nerve dysfunction, trauma, or disuse.
What Happens During a Biofeedback Session?
At Klein Physical Therapy, your session will always be private, respectful, and guided step-by-step by a highly trained specialist.
During biofeedback:
Sensors (external or internal, depending on your comfort and needs) are placed to detect pelvic floor muscle activity.
You’ll receive visual or audio feedback on a screen, showing when you’re contracting, relaxing, or bearing down.
Your therapist will help you retrain your body to coordinate properly, using this feedback to guide precision and confidence.
No electrical stimulation is involved, just your own muscle activity and the feedback to understand it better.
Why Biofeedback Works
Many people with pelvic floor dysfunction think they’re doing the right exercises, but without proper feedback, they may be strengthening the wrong patterns.
Biofeedback:
Improves body awareness
Corrects faulty movement patterns
Reduces frustration for patients who haven’t seen progress through exercises alone
Supports lasting improvement in muscle coordination and function
It’s evidence-based, non-invasive, and empowering.
Meet Our New Specialist in Biofeedback Therapy
We’re thrilled to welcome pelvic floor PT, Ciarra Batterton, who brings advanced training and deep compassion for patients dealing with complex pelvic health issues. Her expertise in biofeedback therapy is changing lives and helping patients finally feel in control of their bodies again.
Why Klein Physical Therapy?
Our clinic specializes in women’s pelvic health, postpartum recovery, and complex pelvic floor dysfunctions. With a whole body, hands on approach, we combine tools like biofeedback with manual therapy, dry needling, and education so your treatment is always comprehensive and personalized.
Could Biofeedback Help You?
If you’ve been dealing with:
Long standing constipation or straining
Unexplained pelvic pain or pressure
Trouble doing Kegels correctly or knowing if you’re doing them at all
No relief from typical exercises or therapy
…you might be an excellent candidate for biofeedback pelvic floor therapy.
Serving the Denver, Colorado area
Appointments available this month!