About the Therapist

K. Lynne Odom PT, MOMT
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Masters of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Lynne has been practicing physical therapy since 1994. She has been treating pelvic floor dysfunction in women’s and men’s health since 1999. She is in private practice in Green Hills in Nashville, TN.

Lynne is a member of:
Tennessee Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
Women’s Health Section of the APTA
International Pelvic Pain Society
National Association for Continence
American Society for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Founding Member of Nashville Alliance for Sexual Health

lynneodompt@bellsouth.net

What Physical Therapy Can Do For You

At your initial visit, the physical therapist will perform an evaluation which consists of a musculoskeletal assessment of the trunk, hips, pelvis, and pelvic floor. Findings may include muscle weakness, joint/soft tissue restrictions, muscle guarding/spasm, poor coordination, and even dysfunctional breathing patterns. Depending on findings, treatments may consist of: manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and activities, ultrasound, biofeedback, electric stimulation, home exercise program, heat/ice, and instruction of proper postures and review of daily activities that may affect your condition. Your therapist will spend 45-60 minutes with you at each visit.

What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that attach to the front, back, and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum (the large fused bone at the bottom of your spine, just above the tailbone). Like a sling or hammock, these muscles support the organs in the pelvis, including the bladder, uterus or prostate, and rectum. These muscles also wrap around your urethra, vagina (in women), prostate (in men), and rectum. Bowel and bladder functions are controlled by contracting and relaxing these muscles. Any dysfunction in these muscles, joints, or connective tissue may contribute to conditions such as Incontinence, painful intercourse, pelvic pain and Interstitial Cystitis.

Understanding Your Core

Your “core” consists of your spine, pelvis, hips, abdomen, connective tissue, joints and organs. The health of your core affects the function of your entire body. The pelvis is a very complex area of ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, arteries, veins, and joints and includes the support of the hips, spine and abdomen. Physical therapy addresses musculoskeletal components that may be contributing to pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction that may not be discovered through diagnostic testing and may have not responded to traditional medical treatments.

Why choose Core Solutions Physical Therapy?

At Core Solutions Physical Therapy, your care is our top priority! Our goal is to improve the quality of life of each patient and to educate them about their health conditions. You, your therapist and referring physician will decide on the most effective method of treatment for you. We will help you set goals to reach throughout your treatment, give you exercises you can perform at home and provide you with the support that you deserve. We strive to provide you with consistent one-on-one quality outpatient physical therapy services in a time efficient and cost effective manner.