Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is a specialized branch of Physiotherapy that focuses on restoring optimal function of the muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves and connective tissue of the pelvic girdle, low back and hips. It uses both internal and external techniques to assess and treat the pelvic floor musculature and associated structures. Treatment involves a comprehensive plan of care and may include client education, therapeutic exercise, activity modification strategies, relaxation and breathing training, and manual therapy. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can address many issues, including: urinary leakage or urgency, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain conditions.
For postpartum visits, please allow 6 weeks postpartum before booking your Initial Assessment.
If you have questions about Pelvic Health Physiotherapy please contact Helena Dackovic.
What can pelvic physiotherapy health with?
Pelvic Pain
Painful intercourse, pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), pain from PCOS and endometriosis.
Pregnancy and Post-Partum
Pregnancy - assisting with managing hip, low back, SI Joint pain or diastasis rectus.
Post-Partum- scar mobilization following tearing, prolapse, incontinence, diastasis rectus separation, hemorrhoids and c-section scar pain.
Resulting in a smooth pregnancy and delivery as well as faster post-partum recovery.
Bowel and Incontinence
Bowel concerns can be involved with pelvic floor dysfunction. The symptoms can include bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and bowel fissures.
Incontinence, may be common but not normal. You may experience urine or stool leakage due to stress on the pelvic organs such as with laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising.
Pelvic physiotherapy goals
Education
An individualized plans is created regarding how to stretch and strengthen the areas of concern.
Relief
Ease pelvic floor tension to get relief from pain and restore pleasure to sex.