Pregnant Woman Denied Treatment by Uncomfortable PT

Imagine being 6 months pregnant, experiencing excruciating tailbone pain, and having your physical therapy appointment canceled just hours before it’s scheduled. That’s what happened to one woman, who was referred to physical therapy by her male OBGYN. The male PT, however, wasn’t comfortable treating her pain, which might involve her pelvic floor. The woman’s husband found this practice unprofessional, and the internet is buzzing about whether the PT is in the wrong. Let’s dive into the story and see what you think.

Pregnancy Pain Predates Pregnancies

OBGYN Refers to Physical Therapy

Scheduled with a Male PT

Appointment Canceled Hours Before

Woman in Pain and Taken Aback

Husband Finds Practice Unprofessional

OBGYN’s Office Informed

Questioning the PT’s Discomfort

EDIT: Miscommunication Possible

EDIT 2: Tailbones & Pelvic Floors

Is the PT Justified or Unprofessional?

This pregnant woman’s story has sparked a heated debate on the internet. She was referred to physical therapy by her male OBGYN for her tailbone pain, but her appointment was canceled just hours before it was scheduled. The reason? The male PT wasn’t comfortable treating her pain, which might involve her pelvic floor. Her husband found this practice unprofessional, and now people are questioning whether the PT is justified in feeling uncomfortable or if he’s in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks about this situation…

Commenter finds humor in uncomfortable situation, defends PT’s choice.

Male PT’s discomfort with pelvic floor PT leaves pregnant woman in pain

NTA. The PT can deny something he isn’t comfortable with, but the company should have handled this better.

PT may not be comfortable treating pregnant women, office mishandled situation

Professional responsibility to practice within one’s specialty. NAH.

Insider defends PT’s decision, but acknowledges unprofessionalism. NAH.

A commenter explains the nature of pelvic floor physical therapy.

Expertise is key in treating pregnant women. Referral is professional

Commenter compares pregnant woman to man suing over waxing.

Uncomfortable PT denies pregnant woman treatment for back pain

PT’s discomfort understandable, but trash-talking the agency went too far

Pelvic floor therapy requires privacy and specialized training. NAH.

Respectful understanding between patient and professional ‍

Commenter defends denying treatment, receives no support

Patient receives helpful information on medical-legal procedures for treatment

Male spa worker shares experience of gender preference in therapy.

Specialized PT canceled last minute, NAH, recommend dual specialty clinic

Clinic should have offered trained physiotherapist or referred elsewhere. NAH.

Massage therapist explains possible miscommunication and lack of training.

A Physical Therapist explains why NTA for being frustrated

Explaining the specialized area of pelvic floor PT

Expert PT explains why therapist may not have been qualified. NTA.

PT’s discomfort treating pregnant women’s pain raises liability concerns

Respecting boundaries is important for quality healthcare ‍⚕️

Receptionist explains why a PF therapist would be a better fit

Encouraging words and advice for pregnant woman denied treatment by PT

Pregnant woman denied treatment due to PT’s religious beliefs. NAH.

Male PT may not be trained for pelvic floor PT. Receptionist unprofessional.

Commenter questions receptionist’s response, suggests finding another PT.

PT should have evaluated the patient first. Poor customer service. NTA

Both parties have valid reasons, blame the appointment booker

Curious comment raises question about OB’s clientele

Pregnancy requires specialized care, PT not comfortable, receptionist/scheduler TA

Patient acknowledges PT’s right to refuse treatment, but scheduling issue arose

Patient advises pregnant woman to seek treatment elsewhere.

Female PT disagrees with male PT’s unprofessional behavior

NTA calls out unprofessional customer service

PT’s discomfort with pelvic floor work not properly communicated, referral needed

Standing up for yourself and others.

Suggest a chaperone if uncomfortable, otherwise PT is TA

PT’s discomfort with pregnant women vs women – possible misunderstanding?

Male PT uncomfortable with pelvic floor therapy, NAH but liability concerns

Therapist’s discomfort understandable, but could have handled situation better

Male PT uncomfortable with pelvic exam on pregnant woman

A woman who received pelvic floor therapy clarifies the procedure

Blaming women for men’s discomfort is not the solution

Certification in pelvic floor therapy may be the real issue

Pelvic floor PT requires specific training, not every PT can help ‍

PT’s discomfort valid? NAH, but office should’ve handled better.

Unprofessional PT denies treatment to pregnant woman. NTA response.

Industry worker defends technique, blames admin for short notice incident

Spread the word: leave a review and hold them accountable!

Patient denied treatment due to PT’s discomfort, but NAH.

Therapist chickened out of treating pregnant woman. NTA.

A massage therapist suggests miscommunication caused the uncomfortable situation

Policy implemented idiotically, NTA for expecting proper treatment.

Male PT student advocates for comfort with human body in practice

Empathy for the PT, but is lack of confidence acceptable?

PT may have avoided pelvic exam due to liability concerns

Supportive comment, husband praised for standing up for partner