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Shannon Regner operates Innova Physical Therapy in Queensbury, a practice she started in November that specializes in treating dysfunctions of the pelvic floor and related issues\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BY BARBARA PINCKNEY<\/p>\n

Shannon Regner has launched a healthcare
\npractice that is unlike any other in the North
\nCountry.<\/p>\n

Regner opened Innova Physical Therapy, at
\n357 Bay Road in Queensbury, in November. The
\npractice specializes in treating dysfunctions of
\nthe pelvic floor, the group of muscles, nerves
\nand connective tissue that support the internal
\norgans of the trunk and pelvis.<\/p>\n

“Looking around and researching, I realized
\nthere is no one in this northern region–Glens
\nFalls and north–who specializes in the pelvic
\nfloor,” she said. “So that’s what got me thinking
\n“gee, I could do that on my own. No one else is.’ ”
\nInnova also is somewhat unique in that it is a
\ncash-only business. Regner said that by freeing
\nherself of the hassles and restrictions of dealing
\nwith insurers, she can reduce her overhead and
\ngive patients the care they need for as long as
\nthey need it.<\/p>\n

“And what it does, it puts a lot of the work
\ninto the [patient’s] hands,” she said. “They are
\npaying out of pocket, so they are going to really
\nmake it be worth their while. They are going to
\ndo what I recommend and they are really going
\nto put their hearts into it.”<\/p>\n

Regner first became interested in her line
\nof work as a senior at South Glens Falls High
\nSchool, when she had the opportunity to shadow
\na pelvic surgeon and “I just found those things
\nfascinating.”<\/p>\n

She obtained her master’s degree in physical
\ntherapy from Russell Sage College in Troy, and
\nspent the next 10 years at Glens Falls Hospital.
\n“But just always had a passion for doing
\nwomen’s health, and wanted to try doing something
\non my own,” she said.<\/p>\n

Her practice is not limited to women, although
\nmany pelvic floor issues are more common in
\nwomen because of pregnancy and childbirth.
\nCommon conditions in both genders include
\nmuscle weakness; overactive muscles; poor posture; injury stemming from pregnancy, childbirth,
\nchronic coughing, repetitive lifting or surgery;
\nand medical conditions such interstitial cystitis,
\npelvic organ prolapse, and enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n

These conditions will often lead to pain in
\nthe pelvic region, urinary or bowel incontinence,
\ndifficulty urinating or constipation.
\nWhile many people with such issues will see
\na urologist, Regner said physical therapy often
\nhelps people avoid surgery or medication.
\n“It is a more conservative, more wholistic,
\napproach” she said. “That is one of the biggies.
\nPeople who want to avoid surgery and medication,
\nthey are the ones who are going to come
\nto me.”<\/p>\n

In the past, these people were most often sent
\nto Albany for treatment.
\n“So when I tell people I am doing this they say
\n‘oh that is so wonderful! I was told to go to Albany
\nso it is great knowing there is somebody in the
\nNorth Country who does this.’ ”<\/p>\n

Regner charges $100 for an initial, hour-long
\nevaluation, and then $75 for each follow-up treatment
\nsession, which also typically lasts an hour.
\n“Because they pay me up front they can have
\na longer session. I am not trying to squeeze a
\nbunch of patients in,” she said. “I can give them
\nreally good care for that hour.”
\nThis allows her to see people less frequently
\nthan she would if sessions were shorter. Many
\npatients see her just every other week.<\/p>\n

Although she does not accept insurance,
\nRegner said patients can submit claims to their
\ninsurer and be reimbursed. They can also pay her
\nusing the tax-preferred health savings account or
\nflexible spending account often associated with
\nhigh-deductible health plans.<\/p>\n

“So in the end, it really shouldn’t be costing
\nthem more. In fact, it’s funny, sometimes when
\nyou calculate they can actually save money if
\nthey submit it themselves. So it’s a win-win for
\nthe patient and the practice.”<\/p>\n

She can be reached at 632-4944.<\/p>\n

Photo by Todd Bissonette Photography<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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