Pelvic Floor Therapist Shannon McCool, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT

Phone Number:
(610) 668-1048

Address:
2 Bala Plaza, Suite IL 47 Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004

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Shannon is a highly skilled physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and lymphedema at Penn Therapy & Fitness in Philadelphia, PA. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from Drexel University and completed her Residency in Women’s Health at Good Shepherd Penn Partners. Additionally, she holds certifications as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) from the Norton School and as a Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (WCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

Shannon’s expertise lies in addressing a wide range of pelvic health issues, including pregnancy and post-partum care, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, menopausal dysfunction, and bowel dysfunction. She has actively contributed to the development of Penn Therapy & Fitness’ program for LGBTQ+ health and collaborates closely with esteemed institutions such as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Gender and Sexuality Development Clinic and Penn Medicine’s LGBT Health Program. Shannon also works alongside other Philadelphia-area physicians to ensure that the physical therapy needs of LGBTQ+ patients, particularly those related to gender affirming surgery, are met with utmost care.

In addition to her work in pelvic health, Shannon specializes in cancer-related therapy. Her expertise includes the treatment of lymphedema, cancer-related fatigue, gynecological cancer, scrotal edema, post-prostatectomy dysfunction, and she plays a crucial role in her organization’s Strength After Breast Cancer program.

Shannon is an active member of the APTA’s Academy of Pelvic Health and the Philadelphia Regional Pelvic Physical Therapy Alliance. Through her dedication and comprehensive approach to patient care, she strives to make a positive impact on the lives of her patients and contribute to the advancement of her field.