Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Kim Deschamps | Lindsey Tasker Cole | Danielle Bararuk
For Both Men & Women
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of the pelvis or pelvic girdle, and the various conditions that involve the pelvic floor. When the pelvic floor isn’t functioning well, pain or other symptoms can be referred to other areas- from the rib cage to the knees, and in some cases down to the foot. The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles from tail bone to the pubic bone which play a vital role within our inner core. Some other functions include; bladder and bowel continence, birthing, and sexual function. If you are experiencing lumbopelvic, SI Joint, groin, hip, abdominal or lower extremity symptoms (pain or movement impairment) that are not improving as expected, a thorough history and pelvic floor assessment may be the missing piece.
Pelvic health is important even if you aren’t experiencing any problems. Preventative care and preparation for labor and delivery can shorten delivery times and lessen potential injury to the pelvic floor structures.
Our pelvic health physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat both male and female urinary and bowel incontinence, constipation, prenatal and postpartum care, peri/menopause related issues, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain conditions.
“We don’t just treat your symptoms. We diagnose the root cause of the issue. We design a holistic treatment plan with you to reach your goals that address the reason(s) that you sought out care.”
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Urinary and/or bowel leakage
Frequent urination
Urgency: urinary and/or bowe
Constipation
Pain with bowel movements.
Tailbone pain
Low back pain
Pelvic pain
Pain with intercours
Proactive support for pelvic health during pregnancy
Pelvic girdle discomfort during pregnancy
Post-partum rehabilitation
SI Joint pain and dysfunction
Rectus Diastasis
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Bladder, Uterine, Bowel)
Pelvic Pain Conditions (vulvodynia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, pelvic congestion syndrome, etc).
Painful menstruation
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Testicular pain, groin pain, and/or hip pain
Penile pain
Burning pain - in pelvic area, perineum, urethra, penis
Pain prior, during, and/or after ejaculation
Weak urinary stream or difficulty starting urination
Abdominal pain/ache
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Pessaries are silicone medical devices that offer support to women who suffer with prolapse symptoms or bladder stress incontinence.
Pessaries require a prescription from a doctor.
There are three appointments required for pessary assessment and fitting: an initial assessment and two follow ups 1-2 weeks apart.
Do you have questions before you book your appointment?
The pelvic floor physiotherapy team offers a Free 15-minute Discovery Call to discuss your needs and goals so that we can connect you with the team members and treatment options that will assist you with achieving your health and wellness goals.
