Pelvic Floor Health Physiotherapy

What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, also called Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that focuses on the assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments, nerves and connective tissue. The pelvic floor supports the uterus or prostate, bladder and bowels. It also plays an important role in sexual function, core stability and assisting lymphatic & circulatory systems.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapists have specialzied training in assessing and treating pelvic health concerns.

Who can be helped with pelvic health physio?

You could benefit from Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy if you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Pain with Sexual Activity

  • Urine leakage or Bowel Leakage

  • Constipation

  • Pain During Pregnancy

  • Pelvic Pain

  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Pain during Periods

  • Burning or Pressure at the Pelvic Area

  • Diastasis Recti

  • Urinary Urgency and/or Frequency

  • Vaginismus

  • Overactive Bladder

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Tailbone Pain

  • And more….

What causes pelvic floor dysfunction?

Issues with pelvic floor muscle strength, relaxation and coordination can cause pelvic floor dysfunction. A thorough assessment with a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist can help identify the cause of any pelvic floor dysfunction. During this assessment, you will have a chance to discuss all of your pelvic health concerns concerns with our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and identify your treatment goals. With your informed consent, a physical assessment, which may involve looking at the abdomen, hips, low back and external and internal pelvic areas, can also be conducted. All of this information will help our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist create a treatment plan that is catered towards your concerns.

Interested in our help?

Conditions affecting the pelvic floor are very common, however they are not often talked about. Our goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for EVERYBODY, where you can share any of your pelvic health concerns. Call us to book an assessment with our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist today!