Pelvic Physiotherapy

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor, which support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. This therapy helps individuals address various conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and post-surgical recovery.

During a pelvic floor assessment, there is an in-depth review of your past medical history, previous and current symptomology to identify provoking patterns. Accordingly, we will recommend a combination of manual therapy, exercises, life habits and education to increase pelvic health awareness and function.

1. Assessment: Symptom questionnaire, Conducting thorough evaluations of pelvic floor function, which may involve physical examinations, discussions of symptoms, and medical history.
2. Diagnosis: Identifying specific pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence, prolapse, or pelvic pain.
3. Treatment Planning: Creating individualized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s needs, which may include exercises, education, and lifestyle modifications.
4. Therapeutic Exercises: Teaching pelvic floor exercises (e.g. breathing exercises, awareness of pelvic floor, activation and relaxation of pelvic floor) to re-train the pelvic muscles.
5. Manual Therapy: Using hands-on techniques to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore function in the pelvic area
6. Education: Providing information on pelvic health, anatomy, and strategies for managing symptoms or preventing issues.
7. Collaboration: Working with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and midwives, to ensure comprehensive care.

These lifestyle changes typical focus on: 

• Breathing techniques
• Stress management
• Awareness of pelvic floor holding positions and how to down or up regulate depending on your symptoms and findings from an in-depth internal examination
• Pelvic floor exercises with progressions
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