Amy Friedman, PT
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Specialist
Amy graduated from University of Illinois - Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree of Physical Therapy. Amy began her career in general orthopedics and in 2006 began specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction for women, men and children. Amy is also trained as a Pilates instructor, which she incorporates into her pelvic floor rehabilitation programs.
Amy is dedicated and passionate to the Physical Therapy Profession and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Amy has experience in treating multiple conditions and believes in an individualized, comprehensive approach collaborating with multiple disciplines to provide quality care to her patients.
Amy was a board member of the Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Research Consortium for three years. Amy loves spending time with her three children. Outside of work, her passions are fitness and healthy living.
Conditions Treated
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect men,women, and children
Pelvic Pain
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Vulvodynia
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Dyspareunia
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Vaginismus
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Bowel Dysfunction
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Abdominal Bloating
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IBS/Constipation/Diarrhea
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Fecal Incontinence
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Fecal urgency
Pre & Post-Prostatectomy
Lumbopelvic Pain
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Endometriosis
Sexual Dysfunction
Bladder Dysfunction
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Urinary Urgency
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Urinary Frequency
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Nocturia (nighttime frequent urination)
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Urinary Incontinence
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Stress incontinence
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Urge Incontinence
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Mixed incontinence
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Interstitial cystitis /painful bladder syndrome
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Prostatitis
Pregnancy and Post-Natal
Below is a list of our most common treatment therapies
Treatments
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Evaluation
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Internal/External
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Manual Therapy
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Soft tissue mobilization
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Myofascial release
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Visceral mobilization
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Therapeutic exercise
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Strengthening
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Neuromuscular Re-Education
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​Bladder Retraining
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Biofeedback
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Modalities
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Dry Needling
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Cupping
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Shockwave
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Pilates
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Home Exercise Training Program/Education
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Arlington Heights Location
44 South Vale Ave
Suite 102
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005