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COZEAN PELVIC DYSFUNCTION Screening Tool
Complete this pelvic floor screening tool to assess for potential pelvic floor dysfunction. This simple questionnaire will help identify common symptoms and indicators associated with pelvic floor issues. Gain valuable insights into your pelvic health and take the first step towards understanding and addressing any concerns you may have. Your journey to optimal pelvic floor function starts here.
Instructions: Check all that apply:
I sometimes have pelvic pain (in genitals, perineum, pubic or bladder area, or pain with urination) that exceeds a "3" on a 1-10 pain scale, with 10 being the worst pain imaginable.
I can remember falling onto my tailbone, lower back, or buttocks (even in childhood).
I sometimes experience one or more of the following urinary symptoms: Accidental loss of urine. Feeling unable to completely empty my bladder. Having to void within a few minutes of a previous void. Pain or burning with urination. Difficulty starting or frequent stopping/starting of urine stream.
I often or occasionally have to get up to urinate two or more times at night.
I sometimes have a feeling of increased pelvic pressure or the sensation of my pelvic organs slipping down or falling out.
I have a history of pain in my low back, hip, groin, or tailbone or have had sciatica.
I sometimes experience one or more of the following bowel symptoms: Loss of bowel control. Feeling unable to completely empty my bowels. Straining or pain with a bowel movement. Difficulty initiating a bowel movement.
I sometimes experience pain or discomfort with sexual activity or intercourse.
Sexual activity increases one or more of my other symptoms.
Prolonged sitting increases my symptoms.
**IF YOU CHECKED 3 OR MORE BOXES, PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION IS LIKELY. CONSIDER TALKING TO A PELVIC HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Warrior Physical Therapy LLC
Screening Tool Created By: Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS, CSCS