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Darlene Ryan, PT

PT

Fundamental Physical Therapy

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

Telehealth, follow-up sessions only Accepting new patients PPHAP credential current to 23 August 2029

About

I have been working as a PT for nearly three decades, in pelvic health since 2003 and in pediatric pelvic health since 2010. I love working with kids and families to find their path forward out of the seemingly endless cycle of bowel and bladder challenges. I enjoy working with families that are thinking of potty training to help set them off on a successful journey as well as helping those that have already ventured down the road of toilet learning and have hit a few potholes. My practice is small, but that allows me to connect better with families and be available to them for questions and trouble shooting outside of clinic appointments.

Years in pediatric pelvic health practice
26
Practice setting
Private practice - sole owner
Pediatric population served
  • Toddlers (2–4)
  • Preschool (4–5)
  • School age (5–12)
  • Adolescents (13–18)
Insurance
  • I do not take insurance (private pay only)
Licensed in
North Carolina, South Carolina

Clinical focus areas

  • Bladder dysfunction - overactive bladder, daytime urinary incontinence
  • Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting)
  • Voiding dysfunction - dysfunctional voiding, underactive bladder, voiding postponement
  • Bowel dysfunction - constipation, encopresis, fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in children
  • Pelvic pain in children and adolescents
  • Neurodivergent presentations - ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences
  • Post-surgical pediatric presentations - urology, colorectal
  • Trauma-informed pediatric pelvic health
  • Interdisciplinary pediatric continence - working with urology, gastroenterology, psychology
  • Telehealth - follow-up sessions only

Recognised contributions to the PPHAP community

  • I contributed a clinical resource to the PPHAP Graduate Library
  • I presented at a conference, webinar, or CPD event on a pediatric pelvic health topic
  • I supervised or taught students or junior practitioners in pediatric pelvic health

I have lectured at local universities and community college PT/PTA/COTA programs about pediatric pelvic health as well as presenting at the NC APTA annual conference.

Contact

Preferred: Email, Phone, Website contact form

Credential expiry: 23 August 2029

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