Prenatal & Postpartum Physical Therapy in Manhattan
How Physical Therapy Helps During Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes your posture, your core and the load on your pelvic floor, the group of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. There is no wrong time to start prenatal physical therapy, and plenty of women come in during the first two trimesters.
Sessions focus on easing early discomfort, improving posture and building pelvic floor and core strength for birth. We also cover labor preparation, including exercises and education on pushing mechanics, so your body is ready for delivery and for recovery afterward.
Postpartum Physical Therapy in Manhattan
After birth, postpartum physical therapy can help with concerns many new mothers share, such as:
- Diastasis recti (separation of the stomach muscles)
- Leaking urine or bladder urgency
- Pelvic pain, or pain during sex after childbirth
- Lower back and hip pain
- Recovery after a C-section, including scar tightness
- Pelvic organ prolapse and core weakness
These problems are common, but you do not have to just live with them. Several members of our team focus on pre- and postpartum care. Your therapist explains what is going on in plain terms and builds a plan around your recovery, your schedule with a new baby and the activities you want to get back to.
Pelvic Floor Care Built Around You
We start with a detailed look at your pelvic floor, posture and core strength. From there, your plan can mix hands-on care, exercises for the pelvic floor, breathing work and better ways to move through your day.
As you get stronger, we add full-body training so you can lift your baby, carry a stroller up subway stairs or return to the gym with confidence. Your exercises live in the PhysioRX app, and you can message your therapist when questions come up between visits.
How We Support Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery at PhysioRX
Assessment and Goals
We evaluate your pelvic floor, posture, core stability and any muscle imbalances, then set goals together.
Your Treatment Plan
Manual therapy, pelvic floor work, breathwork and movement retraining, adjusted as you progress.
Strength for Everyday Life
Full-body functional training plus guidance on body mechanics and self-care to keep your pelvic health on track.
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Prenatal & Postpartum Physical Therapy FAQs
Is it too late to start physical therapy in my third trimester?
No. Prenatal care can begin at any point in pregnancy, though many women start earlier to get ahead of aches and prepare for birth.
How soon after giving birth can I start postpartum physical therapy?
Many women can begin around 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth. The right time depends on how you are healing and on the type of delivery, so we check first and plan from there.
Where is your prenatal and postpartum physical therapy clinic in Manhattan?
At 58A W 15th St, New York, NY 10011, in the Flatiron District near Union Square. If subway stairs are hard right now, the M14A and M14D Select Bus Service routes stop on 14th Street near Sixth Avenue, one block from us.
What is a postpartum pelvic floor session like?
First comes a check of your pelvic floor and core. From there, sessions combine hands-on work, targeted exercise, breathing practice and practice with daily movements.
Can I see a physical therapist in Manhattan after birth without a referral?
Yes. New mothers can book with our physical therapists directly, no doctor's referral needed. Start with a free consultation call.
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58A W 15th St,
New York, NY 10011
1. Take the F, M, or L Train (14 St / 6 Av Station): Get off at the 14 St / 6 Av station — this is the closest stop. Exit toward 6th Avenue, walk one block north, then turn right onto W 15th St.
2. Take the 1, 2, or 3 Train: Get off at the 14 St / 7 Av station. Walk east along W 15th St toward 6th Avenue. The clinic will be on your right.
3. Take the A, C, or E Train: Exit at the 14 St / 8 Av station. Walk south to W 15th St, then head east toward 6th Avenue.
By Bus:
1. Take the M7 or M20 Bus: Both run along 7th Avenue. Get off near W 14th St / 7th Ave, then walk east toward 6th Avenue and north one block to W 15th St.
2. Take the M1, M2, or M3 Bus: These routes run along 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue. Get off near W 14th St, then walk one block north to W 15th St.
3. Take the M14A or M14D SBS: These Select Bus routes run along 14th Street. Get off at the stop near 6th Avenue, then walk one block north to W 15th St.
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