Physical Therapist Shawna Poltricitsky received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Rutgers University, and completed her Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) resistance from Professional Physical Therapy/New York Institute of NY. Shawna completed her Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy training through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and is a Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist (PCES). She has also received clinical training from St. Augustine University, University of Southern California, New York Institute of Technology, as well as training in Mulligan Concept manual therapy. Dr. Poltricitsky currently offers physical therapy in Franklin Lakes NJ.
In addition to treating common female pelvic floor conditions and concerns, Shawna also treats pediatric conditions (external only) as well as male patients.
Physical Therapist Shawna Poltricitsky has always had a love of movement. When Shawna is not treating in the clinic, you’ll find her surfing at the nearest beach. She also enjoys hiking, yoga, weightlifting, and rock climbing.
Shawna shares: “I find joy when my patients can regain their power by finding their functional independence!”
Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a wide range of benefits for people of all ages and genders, addressing both muscle dysfunction and support for internal organs in the pelvic region. Here are the key benefits:
1. Improves Bladder & Bowel Control
Helps treat urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, and fecal incontinence by strengthening or relaxing pelvic floor muscles, restoring proper function and control.
2. Supports Pregnancy & Postpartum Recovery
Assists with pelvic pain, diastasis recti, labor preparation, and post-birth healing. It can improve core stability and help manage prolapse or scar tissue discomfort after childbirth or C-section.
3. Relieves Pelvic Pain
Effective in treating pelvic floor tension, vaginismus, endometriosis-related pain, and pain with intercourse through gentle manual therapy, stretches, and relaxation techniques.
4. Enhances Core Strength & Stability
The pelvic floor is part of the core system. Therapy can improve posture, balance, and movement efficiency, reducing strain on the hips, back, and abdominal muscles.
