Amruta is a talented PT who brings in an experience of 13 years to our clinic. Amruta has worked with a diverse population of patients in a variety of settings, including a Level 1 trauma center, a subacute facility and a large metropolitan medical center. After focusing on treating outpatient orthopedics and chronic pain conditions, Amruta realized her true calling was pelvic health, pregnancy and post-partum physical therapy. As a mother of two daughters and having recovered from a difficult C-section, she very much appreciates how critical the role of physical therapy is in restoring a woman’s health. Over the years she has developed expertise in not only women but also men suffering from pelvic pain and difficult surgical diagnoses.

Amruta brings in a confluence of eastern and western methodology of healing .She believes in a total body approach to treatment and appreciates the mind-body connection. Throughout her clinical journey, she has understood with conviction that the “body never lies” and that listening to your body is the first step towards healing.

In addition to continuing coursework in pelvic floor rehabilitation through the Herman-Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute, Amruta is currently pursuing a certification in Pranic Healing, an advance energy healing technique, which complements her physical therapy treatments. Amruta continues to pursue advanced manual therapy training, including Visceral Manipulation and Neural Manipulation, through The Barral Institute, along with further studies in Craniosacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute.

Amruta graduated as a valedictorian from LTMMC College of Physical Therapy in Mumbai, India. For two years she practiced in India, where she learned the techniques of combining traditional exercise with yoga and pranayama exercises. She received her Master of Science degree in Biomechanics from the University of Florida, where she received the Best Junior Researcher award, and attained her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from MGH institute of Health Professions, which is a clinical affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

Outside of physical therapy, Amruta loves to spend time with her husband and two daughters. She also enjoys running, hiking, yoga, cooking and listening to Indian classical music.

Education:

Bachelors in Physical Therapy, Valedictorian – LTMMC, Mumbai, India

Master of Science, Biomechanics – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) MGH Institute of Health Profession, Boston, MA

NY Physical Therapist License: #0299071

Services Offered

• One-on-one sessions in a private treatment room. Treatment sessions for 60 min.
• At the time of evaluation, we will perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal and biomechanical evaluation including internal pelvic floor muscle assessment.
• Advanced external and/or internal manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, visceral manipulation, nerve manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and scar massage.
• Biofeedback training  for muscle recruitment and/or relaxation.
• Electrical stimulation for neuromuscular re-education or pain control.
• Bladder and bowel retraining for maximizing voluntary control of pelvic floor muscles.
• Therapeutic exercises such as Kegel’s, postural re-education, muscle relaxation, core stabilization.
• Reintegration to Pilates, core strengthening and advanced resistance training and sports performance.
• Evidence based exercise prescription – individualized to clinical needs
• Instruction in self-management techniques and comprehensive home management program designed to empower you to take control of your symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Prenatal & Post-Partum Physical Therapy.

Diagnoses that we treat at our Pelvic Health Clinic

Musculoskeletal

1. Groin pain/ injuries
2. Sacroilliac dysfunctions / SI joint pain
3. Low back pain – prenatal , post-partum
4. Abdominal pains
5. Scar pain – Secondary to surgeries, birth injuries and C-section.
6. Dyspareunia- painful sex
7. Coccyx pain- tailbone pain

Bowel Dysfunction

1. Fecal incontinence – involuntary loss of stools
2. Constipation – difficulty with complete evacuation of bowels
3. Painful defecation- Pain before, during or after bowel movement.

Urinary Dysfnction

1. Urinary frequency ( need to void more than once every 2 hours)
2. Urinary urgency ( involuntary loss of urine accompanied by strong urges )
3. Urinary incontinence ( loss of urine beyond voluntary control with physical activity like running, jumping or upon return to exercise post-partum)
4. Painful bladder – Interstitial cystitis