Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
What Is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help improve symptoms associated with dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles. These symptoms usually impact activities of daily living and they can also cause emotional distress. You may benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy if you have:
- Urinary or fecal leakage (incontinence)
- Urinate very frequently and experience a strong urge to urinate
- Abdominal weakness or ‘separation’ (diastasis recti)
- Experienced changes after being pregnant
- A heavy feeling between your legs (prolapse)
- Back or pelvic injuries that cause pain
What Can I Expect At My Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment?
During your initial visit, you will meet with your physiotherapist and discuss your concerns in a private treatment room. Your physiotherapist will ask you questions about your symptoms, as well as your medical/surgical history, medications, diet and lifestyle. You may be asked to complete a bladder diary to gain further understanding of your bowel and bladder habits.
An internal examination* allows the physiotherapist to assess muscles and other structures that are located inside of the pelvis. This part of the assessment can help identify structural changes and allows the clinician to evaluate muscle strength, endurance and imbalances. Your physiotherapist will explain the assessment and gain your consent before proceeding with this examination. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
*Internal examinations only available for those with female anatomy*
How Do You Treat Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
Treatment may consist of a combination of education, lifestyle and behaviour changes, exercise prescription and manual therapy. Your physiotherapist may create a prescription for at-home exercises targeted at strengthening or stretching your pelvic floor muscles. If required, your physiotherapist may refer you to your physician.
Your physiotherapist will review your treatment plan with you and will recommend follow-up appointments as needed to re-assess and progress your treatment.
Rates
Assessment – $135
Treatment – $105
How to access
Book an appointment online or by phone at 204-632-3910.
Referral
No
Questions?
Call 204-632-3910 or email clinic@wellnessinstitute.ca for more info.