Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is provided by a trained Physiotherapist who has taken post-graduate education
focused on assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing pelvic health concerns. They see women, men, and
children who may be experiencing issues with bladder and bowel control, prolapse, constipation and straining,
bed wetting, pre and post-pelvic or prostate surgery, pelvic and perineal pain, pudendal neuralgia, bladder pain,
vulvar pain, and vaginismus to name a few. A thorough assessment by the Physiotherapist will determine the
correct course of treatment for you.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Experiencing leakage (incontinence)
Feel like you have a small bladder or you are frequently visiting the washroom
Feel weakness through the core or a “separation” through the midline of the abdominal muscles – a possible diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)
Experience pain with intercourse or inserting a tampon
Experience heaviness or pressure “down there”
Have pain in the lower back/sacroiliac joint, pelvic region, or genitals
Have concerns with your health during the prenatal or postpartum period
Experiencing issues with your core or pelvic floor health
Planning on becoming pregnant and would like to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction

DID YOU KNOW THAT 1 IN 2 WOMEN AND 1 IN 9 MEN WILL EXPERIENCE URINARY INCONTINENCE AT SOME POINT DURING THEIR LIFE?

Many of us are unaware that the pelvic floor muscles have a substantial role in keeping our core
strong and our backs healthy Consequently very little is done to keep the pelvic floor muscles healthy
and to use them appropriately.
It has unfortunately become all too common for people to think that it’s normal to pee a little when
they exercise, dance, cough, or even before they make it to the bathroom. Research supports the role that Physiotherapists provide in the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor.

WHY DO WE DO AN INTERNAL EXAM?
The muscles of the pelvic floor are, in fact, internal muscles. We cannot feel them from the outside.
Research has shown that doing an internal exam is the best way to assess the pelvic floor muscles
and to ensure that strengthening exercises are being done correctly. If you are uncomfortable having
an internal exam or are not suitable for an internal exam for any reason, please speak to us and we can
find an external approach that works best for you.

WHAT IF I HAVE MY PERIOD?
No worries at all! We can still do the same exam.

DO I NEED A REFERRAL TO SEE A PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

No, you do not need a referral to make an appointment.

HAVE QUESTIONS?
Let’s connect before you schedule your initial assessment.

Book a Complimentary Consultation with our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist to discuss how Physiotherapy can help you with your condition.