Foundational Concepts, Specialty Physical Therapy

About Foundational Concepts, Specialty Physical Therapy

Foundational Concepts is a specialty physical therapy practice founded in 2013 by physical therapists Jennifer Cumming and Sarah Dominguez. The website lists clinic locations in Brookside in Kansas City, North Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Merriam, Overland Park, and Lawrence, and it notes that appointments may be offered virtually or in person. The practice is centered on pelvic health and related specialty rehabilitation. Across its site, Foundational Concepts describes care for both men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, urinary and bowel concerns, pelvic organ prolapse, painful intercourse, male pelvic pain, and pregnancy or postpartum-related issues. The site also highlights oncology rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, TMJ treatment, dry needling, rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, and pessary fitting for prolapse support.

The clinic presents its care model as individualized and one-on-one, with hour-long visits and continuity with the same provider from visit to visit. For new patients, the practice explains that appointments may include discussion of medical history, daily routines, stress, activity, sleep, work and home demands, and a physical assessment of strength, coordination, alignment, and flexibility. When appropriate, a pelvic exam may also be part of the evaluation so the therapist can assess how the pelvic floor muscles rest, contract, and lengthen. Foundational Concepts emphasizes looking beyond a single painful area and considering the relationship between the pelvic floor, abdomen, hips, spine, and overall function. Treatment approaches described on the site include manual therapy, myofascial release, targeted exercise, muscle retraining, biofeedback, patient education, and dry needling when indicated. Jennifer Cumming, PT, MSPT, CLT, WCS, and Sarah Dominguez, PT, MSPT, CLT, WCS, CMTPT, PYT, remain central figures in the practice, and the site also lists a broader team of therapists with training in pelvic health, orthopedics, and related specialty care.

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