Expert, Compassionate Pelvic Health Care for Women
If you’re looking for pelvic floor physical therapy in Rockville, MD, you may be dealing with symptoms that feel personal, uncomfortable, or even embarrassing to talk about—but you are not alone, and you don’t have to live with them.
Pelvic floor physical therapy helps restore strength, coordination, and confidence so you can return to exercise, daily activities, and life without limitation.
At Apex Performance Therapy, care is one-on-one, individualized, and focused on real results.
What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on the muscles, nerves, and connective tissues that support your bladder, bowel, reproductive organs, and core.
These muscles play a major role in:
- Bladder and bowel control
- Core stability
- Posture and movement
- Sexual function
When these muscles become weak, tight, or poorly coordinated, symptoms can develop.
You may benefit from pelvic floor therapy if you experience:
- Urinary leakage (with coughing, running, or exercise)
- Urgency or frequent urination
- Constipation or difficulty emptying
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Pain with intercourse
- Postpartum weakness
- Low back, hip, or tailbone pain
Through a personalized evaluation and targeted treatment plan, pelvic floor therapy helps restore normal function and improve your quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Diastasis recti
- Postpartum recovery
- C-section scar pain
- Safe return to exercise
Bladder & Bowel
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
- Urgency and frequency
- Constipation
Pelvic Pain
- Pain with intercourse
- Tailbone pain (coccydynia)
- Endometriosis-related pain
Core & Performance
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
- Urgency and frequency
- Constipation
What Makes Our Approach Different
At Apex Performance Therapy, pelvic health is treated like orthopedic rehab and performance training—not passive therapy.
One-on-one care every visit
Full-body approach
Performance-based rehab
Private, respectful care
Clear plan + measurable progress
Meet Your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Dr. Mina Seyed Ali, PT, DPT
Dr. Mina is a pelvic floor physical therapist dedicated to helping women feel strong, confident, and pain-free in their bodies.
She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University and has advanced training in pelvic health through Herman & Wallace.
Her approach blends:
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Strength and performance training
She focuses on finding and treating the root cause of symptoms—not just temporary relief.
Dr. Mina believes pelvic health should never be dismissed or overlooked. She creates a safe, supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and empowered throughout their recovery.
Her goal is to help you return to what you love—whether that’s exercise, motherhood, sports, or simply living pain-free.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit is a 60-minute comprehensive evaluation.
We will cover:
- Health and symptom history
- Movement and posture assessment
- Breathing and core coordination
- Pelvic floor muscle function
If appropriate—and only with your consent—an internal pelvic floor exam may be performed.
You’ll leave your first visit with:
- A clear understanding of your symptoms
- A personalized treatment plan
- Exercises you can start immediately
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Works
Treatment is always individualized but may include:
- Pelvic floor muscle training (strength + coordination)
- Relaxation and breathing techniques
- Manual therapy for tight or painful tissues
- Core and hip strengthening
- Bladder and bowel habit education
- Return-to-exercise programming
Progress is tracked and adjusted so you continue improving.
