Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy

Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy Pelvic floor specialist

Have a happy Thanksgiving!!
11/27/2025

Have a happy Thanksgiving!!

During the week when we are giving thanks, don't forget about yourself! It's always important to be thankful for what y...
11/27/2025

During the week when we are giving thanks, don't forget about yourself! It's always important to be thankful for what your body can accomplish and what it can endure!

Anyone can have pelvic floor issues, but with men it's often neglected until the symptoms are problematic. Pelvic pain,...
11/26/2025

Anyone can have pelvic floor issues, but with men it's often neglected until the symptoms are problematic. Pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, and pelvic floor weakness post prostate surgery are only a few of the problems that can plague men. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help with the treatment and management of those diagnoses and help getting that person back to full function. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

Pelvic floor strengthening can be easily incorporated into your holiday activities, but you need to make sure that you a...
11/21/2025

Pelvic floor strengthening can be easily incorporated into your holiday activities, but you need to make sure that you are doing them correctly. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

I definitely want my patients to do their exercises at home as it affirms what we're trying to work on in the clinic. D...
11/20/2025

I definitely want my patients to do their exercises at home as it affirms what we're trying to work on in the clinic. During the session, I may review exercises or progress them, but I generally don't have patients perform their entire routine during treatment. I do like to make sure the exercises I have prescribed are performed with proper technique and they are providing an adequate challenge. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

Everything is connected and your pelvic floor is at the center of your body. If your pelvic floor isn't stacked under t...
11/19/2025

Everything is connected and your pelvic floor is at the center of your body. If your pelvic floor isn't stacked under the diaphragm, then your ability to contract those muscles will be compromised. Also, if your lower ribs are flared out or your pelvis is tilted too far forward or backwards, it will also effect how the pelvic floor muscles are able to contract. Do you have questions? I'd love to help!

Men can also have reasons to visit a pelvic floor physical therapist. After prostate surgery, men can have urinary inco...
11/18/2025

Men can also have reasons to visit a pelvic floor physical therapist. After prostate surgery, men can have urinary incontinence and pelvic floor pain that need to be addressed by a P.T. that has the appropriate training. Also, men can also experience pudendal nerve pain, bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, all of which can be treatment by a pelvic floor physical therapist. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

I love helping people and getting them back to their function with less pain and difficulty. I would love to help you t...
11/12/2025

I love helping people and getting them back to their function with less pain and difficulty. I would love to help you too! 253-649-4095

Working on your pelvic floor strength just a few minutes a day can be helpful for your function. It's easy to incorpora...
11/11/2025

Working on your pelvic floor strength just a few minutes a day can be helpful for your function. It's easy to incorporate it throughout the day, like when sitting, standing, squatting, or lying on your back. Always work on your contractions during an exhale, so the pelvic floor is working with your diaphragm. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

Everyone knows of the phrase movement is medicine. Getting your body moving is important for pain management, but somet...
11/07/2025

Everyone knows of the phrase movement is medicine. Getting your body moving is important for pain management, but sometimes you need some guidance. Physical therapy can with diagnosis and treatment, so that you can perform activities and exercises that don't flare up your symptoms. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

People who need to have endometriosis surgery almost always need physical therapy after their procedure. There is likel...
11/06/2025

People who need to have endometriosis surgery almost always need physical therapy after their procedure. There is likely less pain than prior to the surgery, but there are many issues that might require treatment. My patients' often have bloating after the procedure, which I can help get things moving more normally. The bowel and bladder function may still be altered and mobilization of the fascia and scar tissue can get things moving the right direction. The pelvic floor may be tight and or weak due to chronic pain and working on improving the muscle activation/relaxation can help with managing those symptoms. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

Many of the patients' that come to see me with pelvic pain are scared that treatment will be painful. There can be som...
11/04/2025

Many of the patients' that come to see me with pelvic pain are scared that treatment will be painful. There can be some discomfort, but I stress to my patients that I don't want their pain to increase above a moderate level. If the present with moderate to severe pain and are fearful of the exam, I reassure them that we don't need to perform an evaluation of the pelvic region until they feel ready and willing and they are always in charge of their care. Do you have questions? I'd love to help. 253-649-4095.

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11505 Burnham Drive #302
Gig Harbor, WA
98332

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Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm

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