PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) is a specialized area of physical therapy that addresses dysfunction in the pelvic floor—a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis that play an essential role in core stability, bladder and bowel function, sexual health, and movement coordination.

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PElvic floor PHYSICAL THERAPY

When the pelvic floor isn’t functioning optimally, it can contribute to pain, instability, and changes in function that affect daily life, training, and performance. PFPT focuses on restoring strength, mobility, coordination, and confidence — always with care, consent, and education at the center.

- Pelvic pain (hips, tailbone, low back, sacroiliac joints, abdomen, genital pain)
- Bladder and bowel concerns (incontinence, urgency, frequent urination, constipation, IBS, painful bladder syndrome)
- Sexual function concerns (pain with intercourse, changes in arousal)
- Pregnancy and postpartum recovery (pain, prolapse, diastasis recti, stress incontinence)
Performing artists place unique demands on their bodies—and the pelvic floor is no exception. Several factors can increase the likelihood of pelvic floor dysfunction in performers, including:
- High-impact activity with limited rest and recovery
- Hypermobility leading to decreased stability
- Technique habits involving excessive gripping of the core or deep hip muscles
- High stress environments and the pelvic floor’s close relationship with the nervous system
Because the pelvic floor works in coordination with the diaphragm, abdominal muscles, hips, and spine, dysfunction can show up as back pain, hip pain, instability, or changes in performance — even when symptoms don’t feel “pelvic” at first.

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Jessie Patz, top pelvic floor therapist at FlySpace Physical Therapy in New York.

JESSI PATZ

With a 20+ year career as a NYC-based choreographer, dancer, and teacher, Jessi Patz, PT, DPT, CKTP (she/her) has performed/worked for dance venues, film, theater, and comedy shows all over the world.

Jessi utilizes her extensive background in dance to assist performers (and all patients) in building long careers with a deeper understanding of their body/anatomy, pain science, and the importance of maintaining a strong foundation.

A passionate Doctor of Physical Therapy, Jessi specializes in the treatment of both orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions. She is certified in Zena Rommett Floor Barre and has committed to the lifelong study of Pilates and rehabilitation, alongside comprehensive training in Functional Manual Therapy through the Institute of Physical Art. She has also completed coursework through Herman & Wallace to further her knowledge and clinical expertise in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.

In addition to working at FlySpace, Jessi currently serves as a senior Physical Therapist for both the students and company members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She has provided backstage physical therapy for many Broadway productions including Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Aladdin, and Mean Girls, as well as for leading dance companies such as RudduR Dance, Parsons Dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Gibney Dance, among many others.

Jessi hosts workshops and is a frequent guest lecturer to dance students in grade schools through universities, and to Physical Therapy Doctoral Candidates.