Understanding the importance of pelvic floor therapy for women

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (InvestigateTV) - It’s a condition that can affect women at any age whether they’ve had children or not. Doctors say one in three women experience a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime, but getting treatment can drastically improve their quality of life.With every throw, jump and stretch, Mackenzie Devine is strengthening muscles, including important ones that aren’t visible.It’s exercise, physical therapy and personal time all rolled into one. For her, it’s a top priority.“For me pelvic floor therapy is non-negotiable for my time and schedule,” Mackenzie Devine said.Devine has quite the schedule. She’s a mother of five, including two sets of twins.“I’ve got two sets of twins. One set is 10 months old, the other set just turned four. And then a 5-and-a-half-year-old,” Devine said.She said pelvic floor therapy has been a helpful tool throughout all of her postpartum journeys. Pelvic floor therapy is a treatment for the group of muscles in the pelvic girdle.“I think