SOMERS POINT - Shore Medical Center has announced the expansion of its outpatient rehabilitation services with the addition of pelvic floor physical therapy, a specialty that supports both men and women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction. Leading this new service line is Andrea Olsen, PT, DPT, a highly trained and compassionate physical therapist with extensive experience in pelvic floor therapy.
Olsen joins Shore Medical Center from Body in Balance in Linwood, where she played an integral role in establishing and growing their pelvic floor physical therapy program. She brings with her a deep commitment to helping patients manage and overcome a range of conditions that can significantly affect quality of life.
A local graduate, Olsen earned both her bachelor of science in Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health and her doctor of physical therapy from Stockton University. Since earning her DPT in 2019, she has dedicated her career to treating patients with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction using evidence-based, individualized care approaches.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Shore Medical Center will benefit individuals experiencing:
• Urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency and overactive bladder
• Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis)
• Constipation, fecal incontinence and fecal urgency
• Pelvic pain
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pudendal neuralgia
• Diastasis recti
• Prenatal and postpartum conditions (vaginal or cesarean delivery)
• Low back, hip, sacroiliac joint, and coccyx pain
Treatments will include manual therapy techniques to improve muscle length, tone and coordination; bladder/bowel retraining to improve habits; strengthening and neuromuscular re-education to maximize strength and function; and goal-specific interventions and education.
“We are thrilled to bring Andrea’s expertise to our patients,” said Jennifer S. Pesce, PT, DPT, Administrative Director of Rehabilitation, Sleep Lab and Cardiopulmonary Rehab. “Pelvic floor dysfunction is more common than many people realize, and it can impact every aspect of life physically, emotionally, and socially. By offering this specialized therapy, we’re expanding access to high-quality care that helps people reclaim comfort and confidence.”
Pelvic floor physical therapy services are now available by appointment at Shore Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, 710 Centre St.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-653-3512.
Learn more at www.shoremedicalcenter.org/departments/rehab.
