Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Pelvic health physio is an effective treatment for a range of issues that affect women:

Pelvic organ prolapse
Urinary health conditions
Pelvic floor dysfunction (which can cause vaginal pain syndrome)
Post pregnancy and post C-section recovery

Pelvic issues can be caused by (or the cause of) musculoskeletal issues such as:

Lower back pain
Groin pain
Stomach pain
Sacroiliac joint pain/dysfunction (the sacroiliac joint is a triangular bone connecting the bottom of the spine to the pelvis).

How does pelvic physio help?

Many people who suffer from urinary, bowel, pelvic pain, or sexual conditions have dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles (particularly the obturator internus and levator ani which are responsible for sexual functions, as well as bladder and bowl control). When these muscles are too tight it can cause pain, not to mention urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic health physio targets these muscles, strengthening them, relieving tightness and pain, and giving you back control over your urinary, bowl, and sexual function.

The benefits are not just physical. Patients grow more confident, healthy, and happy as they return to the activities that they may have avoided due to their pelvic health issues.

At Meadowlands Physiotherapy, every physiotherapy session starts with a detailed look at your medical history. Katrina Majetic, our pelvic health physiotherapist will then conduct her own physical examination. From there she will work with you to create a personalized wellness plan detailing the type, frequency, and duration of the treatment needed to achieve your goals.

Some complimentary physiotherapy techniques may also be employed, especially in order to reduce pain, such as: massage therapy, acupuncture, and general physiotherapy to deal with musculoskeletal pain.

FAQs

(1) What does a pelvic physiotherapist do?

Pelvic floor physiotherapists help women rehabilitate their pelvic floor muscles.

(2) What happens at physiotherapy for pelvic floor?

The assessment will start with a detailed look at your medical history. They will then conduct their own physical examination. This will consist of an external exam which commonly includes assessing posture, flexibility and strength around your low back, hips, and pelvis. Afterwards, an external and/or internal exam may be completed to assess the pelvic floor muscles. From there they will work with you to create a personalized wellness plan detailing the type, frequency, and duration of the treatment needed to achieve your goals.