At the core of our mission is a commitment to decreasing the time patients suffer from pelvic pain, and with our new office, we're expanding our capacity to provide expert care to individuals in the Greater DC Area and beyond.
The content, strategy, and education is patient-first: it is patient led with advocacy, validation and education always top of mind.
Dr. Shrikhande, a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, and co-founder and chief medical officer of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, encourages women not to be perturbed by their PCOS, as they can lose the excess weight if they focus on healthy changes.
14% of all pelvic pain patients report going to the ER as a first resort for their unmanageable pain. The PRM Protocol aims to end that with a proprietary direct treatment for pelvic pain in an office-based setting.
Laura's dedication to improving patient outcomes, combined with her passion for being part of diagnosing and treating patients, aligns with PRM’s mission to reduce the time that patients are suffering with pelvic pain. As a Pelvic Pain Specialist, Laura brings a patient-centered approach honed through years of experience, making her an expert in pelvic pain treatment.
Jessica's journey to PRM is based on her commitment to enhancing patients' quality of life. Her passion for helping patients find relief from pelvic pain shines through in her patient-centric approach and her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements in the field.
PRM analyzed data from patients and published the results, showing the cost burden for pelvic pain demanded more attention. Now open in 14 markets, PRM expands with specialists and surgeons for pelvic pain and endometriosis sufferers nationwide.
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine welcomed over thirty physical therapists and providers in the pelvic pain space from the Greater Los Angeles Area to meet our team of providers and learn more about our multimodal approach to treatment.
Dr. Bagaria believes in listening to her patients, understanding their experiences and their individual needs, and working with them on a treatment plan that works best for their condition and lifestyle.
Now, the 40 million people (about twice the population of New York) in California can experience the PRM difference – decreased pain, restorative function, and improved quality of life.
Dr. Natalia Obzejta believes in taking an integrative and functional approach to treatment and understands the importance of preventative maintenance and medicine.
Dr. McHale's expertise and compassionate approach make her an invaluable asset as we continue our mission to decrease the time patients are suffering from pelvic pain and underlying conditions.
Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed was a guest on The Hurt by The Female Pain Docs discussing the facts, myths, and misconceptions on the topic of endometriosis. Learn more about The Female Pain Docs by going here.
Dr. Janaki Natarajan, Kyle Blair, PT, DPT, CSCS and Andrea Marti, PT, DPT talk about the real solutions for identifying and treating pelvic pain on the In Your Corner Podcast with CORA Physical Therapy. Learn more about CORE Physical Therapy by going here.
Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic bladder condition that can be uniquely frustrating for a number of reasons. While this disorder is not uncommon (up to 8 million women in the United States may have IC), effective treatment for interstitial cystitis can be difficult to find. Painful bladder syndrome can […]
It’s a sad truth that endometriosis doesn’t get talked about nearly as much as it should. This often painful disorder – in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing bleeding, lesions, and other issues – is not particularly rare. As a matter of fact, it affects an estimated one in […]
What is pelvic floor physical therapy? Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is physical therapy for the treatment of pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Pelvic floor physical therapists have undergone specific training in pelvic health, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pelvic pain. As a physiatrist, why would you want to team up with a pelvic floor […]
Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allyson Shrikhande discusses pelvic floor physical therapy with Dr. Laura Meihofer PT, DPT, ATC, RYT 200 and how it is a critical part of the PRM treatment plan for helping patients find relief. To learn more about Dr. Laura Meihofer, visit her website: https://laurameihofer.com/ Follow her on social channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurameihofer/Facebook: […]
Title: Working with Physiatry for Pelvic Pain Webinar Date: Monday, September 13th Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST Price: $35. Receive 1 CE credit. About: This course overviews the core elements, including diagnosis and non-operative treatment options, for a successful pelvic floor physical therapy and pelvic physiatry relationship for non-operative management of men and […]
Advanced Urology’s Dr. Marc Greenstein and Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine’s Dr. Yogita Tailor discuss pelvic floor injections for pelvic pain in this webinar. Dr. Marc Greenstein specializes in all aspects of Urology including kidney stones, men’s health, female and male pelvic pain syndromes, interstitial cystitis, urologic cancers and minimally invasive procedures. He treats his patients with […]
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande had a blog published in Rosy discussing Pelvic Pain Gender Affirmation Surgery. Excerpt: What is gender affirmation surgery? Gender affirmation surgery is a surgery for transgender individuals with a goal of alleviating gender dysphoria by providing the physical appearance and functional abilities which match their inner self. While this is a medically necessary […]
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande speaks with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute about Physiatry Excerpt from the interview: Q: What is a physiatrist? A: A physiatrist is an MD or DO with a specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This non-operative medical discipline involves focusing on the neuromusculoskeletal system to help patients recover their functional well-being and […]
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande had a blog published in Rosy discussing the effects of stress on pelvic pain. Excerpt: April is Stress Awareness Month, although I’m going to go out on a limb and say stress is something that we’ve all been pretty keenly aware of for most of the past year. Stress and anxiety are fully […]
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande had a blog published in Rosy discussing endometriosis. Excerpt: March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, dedicated to shining a spotlight on a serious chronic illness that affects one in ten women in the United States. While endometriosis has been gaining in visibility over recent years, with more organizations emerging to promote awareness and […]
Here is a description of that show: Dr. Allyson Shrikhande speaks with Patricia Ladis PT, CBBA, founder of Wise Body PT and author of Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy & Birth about pelvic health. Learn more about Patricia Ladis by visiting her website: https://www.patricialadis.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/patricialadis/ More information on her book – […]
Dr. Shrikhande had a blog published in Rosy discussing painful sex after a hysterectomy. Painful sex can be a difficult thing to talk about. The millions of women who experience pain during intercourse, or dyspareunia, can have feelings of frustration and embarrassment. It can be particularly frightening for those who experience these symptoms after undergoing […]
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande had a blog published in Rosy discussing PGAD. Sexual pleasure under appropriate circumstances is normal and natural, something that we should be able to talk about openly without shame or stigma. However, for some, feelings of sexual arousal may be constant and intense, occurring in unwanted situations. For these people, this can […]
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Our very own, Dr Charity Hill, is joined by Dr. Linda Kiley of Palm Beach Center for Pelvic Health and PT Gail O’Neill of Pelvic Health Solutions where they discuss the journey a pelvic pain patient takes to find relief. For more information on Palm Beach Center for Pelvic Health, visit their website at: https://www.drlindakiley.com/ […]
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine’s, pelvic pain specialist, Dr. Christian Reutter speaks to Men’s Health about pelvic pain in men. He is quoted saying: According to Dr. Reutter, the pelvic floor consists of a network of muscles that act as a “sling” to support the pelvic floor organs (the prostate, bladder, rectum and seminal vesicles), stabilize the […]
Helpful video from PRM’s Dr. Jana Scrivani Social-distancing can be hard for some people. Watch this video of Dr. Scrivani sharing some tips for remaining calm and relieving stress during this difficult time. A full transcript of the Managing The Stress of Social Distancing can be found below: Hi, everybody! I’m Dr. Jani, a licensed […]
Pelvic Pain with Sitting and Intercourse Patient Testimonial Transcript So my name is Jason. I’m from Montreal. About a year ago, started having pain in my pelvic area. The longer I sat, the more I would feel a discomfort or burning, same thing for walking. And it would also limit my ability to be intimate […]
Pain During Intercourse Patient Testimonial Transcript My name is Mike and I’m from Cliffside Park, New Jersey. In July of 2011, I was 24 years old and I was introduced to this woman through a mutual friend of mine and on our first date we had sex. I felt the worst pain of my entire […]
Urinary Urgency and Frequency Patient Testimonial Transcript My name is Genie. I’m from upstate New York. Kind of started about five years ago. I started feeling this constant urgency to urinate. I didn’t have incontinence. I didn’t have issues urinating. It was just a constant urge to, but it was beyond feeling the urge. It […]
One of our pelvic pain and board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists, Allyson Augusta Shrikhande, MD, was quoted in a Women’s Health Magazine article talking about life after pregnancy. She was quoted saying: Before I had a baby, I never imagined that my recovery would take longer than a couple of months. But the time it […]
A physiatrist’s view on pelvic pain: an interview with Allyson Shrikande, MD Below is the transcript of an interview with Allyson Shrikhande, MD and Michelle Dela Rosa, PT. Michelle: I’m here with Dr. Allyson Shrikande, founder of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in New York and recently Hoboken, NJ. Thank you for speaking with me. A lot of […]
Allyson Shrikhande, MD, founder of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, has submitted an abstract for the International Continence Society’s Annual Meeting. The International Continence Society (ICS) has over 3,000 members and is a thriving society of Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Basic Scientists and Researchers with a focus on continence and pelvic floor disorders. We are growing every day […]
Uncovering the Black Box of Pelvic Pain: Understanding the Role of the Pelvic Floor Presented By: Allyson Shrikhande, MD PATIENT AWARENESS DAY 2018: LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE WITH ENDO
You Can Help Us Learn More About Endometriosis Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine has partnered with Northwell Health in the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) Study to help discover an early detection test for endometriosis. The research and participant selection is being done through the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health in partnership with the Endometriosis Foundation of […]
Video: Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center Learn about the leading Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center treating men and women with an array of pelvic health concerns. Dr. Allyson Shrikhande explains the new treatments they are designing and what to expect as a patient at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Center Video Transcript: Pelvic rehabilitation […]
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Why is Endometriosis Painful? Some patient’s with endometriosis have pain. The theory is that patients who have endometriosis that is infiltrative in nature can stimulate nociceptors directly and stimulate the inflammatory cascade causing pain. While pain is often associated with endometriosis, the exact reason why endometriosis is painful is not always talked about. Infiltrative endometriosis […]
British researchers used Dysport to bring long-term relief for common ailment of physically active people Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And “More information” links may no longer work. Questions about personal health should always […]
Suffering from back pain on the left? Or is the pain on the right? The location of your pain can help identify its cause and help determine the best treatment. Up to 80 percent of U.S. adults suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, according to the American Chiropractic Association. And when […]
Manipulating the spine can help people with lower back pain — but it doesn’t work for everyone, according to a new study. Spinal manipulation, or applying force to the joints of the spine, is a technique commonly used by chiropractors and physical therapists, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. However, there […]
Most patients who have endometriosis struggle with the breathtaking pain that characterizes the disease. While pain is often associated with endometriosis, the exact reason why endometriosis is painful is not always talked about. Endometriosis is considered a noxious stimuli, an event that is or can be damaging to the tissues in the body. Physiatrist, Dr. […]
Tylenol and other products containing acetaminophen do little or nothing to help lower back pain or arthritis, a new report finds. Patients might do better with stretching and exercise, the Australian researchers report. They don’t recommend that people move on to stronger drugs such as opioids. It’s sure to be a controversial finding. Most expert […]
Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And “More information” links may no longer work. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional. THURSDAY, July 9, 2015 (HealthDay […]
Olympic swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen’s recovery from a spinal cord injury, including the use of a new high-tech “exoskeleton” that has enabled her to walk again, spotlights how broad, rapid advances in paralysis treatments are allowing patients to regain their independence and live on their own. Remote-controlled exoskeletons are just one of several new biomedical […]
A popular over-the-counter pain medicine doesn’t pass muster when it comes to easing pain and improving movement in people with osteoarthritis, a new study shows. The study, published in The Lancet, found that paracetamol — sold as acetaminophen in the U.S., under the brand name Tylenol and as a generic — was not effective at […]
NEW YORK (FOX 5 NEWS) – Opioid painkillers — like OxyContin (oxycodone) and Vicodin — have become the most widely prescribed drugs in the country and they have contributed greatly to the heroin epidemic. Many heroin addicts turn to heroin after getting hooked on opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued the […]
NEW YORK — Dr. Andrew Kolodny rattled off the startling statistics that grow with every passing year: More than 200,000 Americans dead from opioid overdoses since 1999 — a 900 percent increase in opioid addiction since 1999. For those not familiar with the term “opioid” — it’s a class of drug common in the painkillers […]
Acupuncture may help ease pain and improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia, a new study suggests. Ten weeks after treatment, the pain scores of patients given acupuncture dropped an average of 41 percent, compared with an average drop of 27 percent for those given a simulated acupuncture treatment. The benefits were still seen […]
Patient Awareness Day The Lifecycle of Endometriosis: From Diagnosis to Coping with Disease Sunday April 17, 2016 Lenox Hill Hospital, Einhorn Auditorium Good afternoon. I am a physiatrist. Essentially we treat the muscles, bones and nerves of the body. I focus on the pelvis. As physiatrists we work very closely with physical therapists. We really […]
FDA cleared device could be an innovative way to help control chronic pain for sufferers.
Manipulating the spine can help people with lower back pain — but it doesn’t work for everyone, according to a new study. Spinal manipulation, or applying force to the joints of the spine, is a technique commonly used by chiropractors and physical therapists, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. However, there […]
For some patients, a simple change in diet might reduce medical costs and even eliminate the need for medication. Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a physiatrist at Lenox Hill Hospital, explains why food is instrumental in both preventing and alleviating illness. Link to the original video »