Essential Physiotherapy 97 Brant Ave Brantford, ON N3T 3H4 CA
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Every body has a pelvic floor — a group of muscles and connective tissues that support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs and contribute to continence, sexual function, core stability, and pressure management.
Pelvic health physiotherapy supports individuals of all genders experiencing concerns related to the pelvic floor and surrounding systems. Physiotherapists providing pelvic health services have completed additional post-graduate training in this area of practice.
Care is delivered using a biopsychosocial and systems-based approach, recognizing the interactions among the pelvic floor, the abdominal pressure system, musculoskeletal structures, the nervous system, and the individual’s lived experience. Assessment may include external and, when appropriate and with informed consent, internal examination techniques to evaluate muscle function, coordination, strength, endurance, and nerve involvement.
Treatment is individualized and may include education, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other evidence-informed strategies to support function and quality of life.
Pelvic Dysfunction
Pelvic Dysfunction
Pelvic Dysfunction
• Urinary incontinence (leakage)
• Urinary urgency or overactive bladder
• Bowel dysfunction, including chronic constipation
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Post-surgical recovery (including pelvic, abdominal, hysterectomy, or prostate surgery)
• Post-prostatectomy concerns
• Groin, hip, or low back pain related to pelvic floor function
• Erect
• Urinary incontinence (leakage)
• Urinary urgency or overactive bladder
• Bowel dysfunction, including chronic constipation
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Post-surgical recovery (including pelvic, abdominal, hysterectomy, or prostate surgery)
• Post-prostatectomy concerns
• Groin, hip, or low back pain related to pelvic floor function
• Erectile dysfunction
• Potty training support
• Nighttime wetting
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Dysfunction
Pelvic Dysfunction
• Painful intercourse
• Persistent or chronic pelvic pain
• Painful bladder syndrome
• Vaginismus
• Vulvodynia
• Dyspareunia
• Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
• Pelvic congestion syndrome
• Endometriosis-related pain
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)-related pelvic pain
• Rectal pain
• Coccydynia (tailbone pain)
• Abdominal pain related to pelvic floor function
Prenatal Care
Pelvic Dysfunction
Postnatal Care
• Childbirth preparation and labour readiness
• Back pain and sciatica
• Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic pain or feelings of heaviness
• Baby Belly Pelvic Support™ fitting
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• Childbirth classes
Postnatal Care
Pelvic Dysfunction
Postnatal Care
• Postpartum screening and assessment
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
• Safe return to exercise and sport
• Pubic symphysis separation
• Urinary or bowel incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Cesarean (C-section) recovery
• Mastitis / blocked duct care
• Neck/shoulder/back pain