Rebuild, restore, and reconnect with your body after gender-affirming surgery.
Gender confirmation rehabilitation refers to specialized physical therapy following gender-affirming surgeries, such as vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, chest reconstruction, or related procedures. These surgeries are life-changing, but recovery can bring unique challenges, including scar tissue, muscle weakness, changes in pelvic floor function, and altered mobility patterns.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a vital part of the healing journey—helping patients restore strength, reduce pain, improve urinary, sexual, and bowel function, and reconnect with their body after surgery. Rehabilitation focuses not only on physical recovery but also on empowering patients to feel comfortable and confident in their movement and daily life.
Post-surgical healing involves more than just incision recovery. Scar tissue, changes in nerve pathways, and altered muscle patterns can all affect how the body functions after gender-affirming surgery. For example:
Each individual’s journey is unique, but addressing these factors early can reduce complications, improve function, and support long-term outcomes.
At Sarton Pelvic Healing, your evaluation is personalized and comprehensive. We begin with a detailed review of your surgical history, hormone use, and current concerns to understand your unique healing journey. From there, we assess scar mobility, soft tissue health, and pelvic floor function through both external and, when appropriate, internal examination. Our team also evaluates posture, core stability, and hip mobility to uncover how your body has adapted since surgery. We take the time to screen for urinary, bowel, and sexual function challenges, and when needed, collaborate closely with your surgeon or other providers to ensure continuity of care. This whole-person approach allows us to identify the true source of your symptoms and create a plan that supports lasting recovery.
At Sarton Physical Therapy, we use a personalized, evidence-based approach to support recovery after gender-affirming surgery. Your care may include scar tissue mobilization, pelvic floor therapy, guided exercise, and education on safe movement and dilation. Our goal is to restore comfort, improve function, and help you reconnect with your body with confidence.
“Rehabilitation after gender affirmation surgery is essential to restore strength and mobility, but it also plays a vital role in supporting each person’s journey toward living comfortably and confidently in their body.”
You deserve answers and relief from your pelvic pain. Our experienced team is here to guide you in reclaiming your confidence and quality of life.
