PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Explained
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized form of Physiotherapy that not every Physiotherapist is rostered to perform. Our pelvic floor is a group of muscles located in the pelvis and works like a hammock to support the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, and rectum). These muscles play a crucial role in controlling bowel and bladder function, as well as sexual function.
Conditions Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Treat
Conditions that may benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy include urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain disorders (such as vulvodynia or dyspareunia), prenatal and postpartum issues, and pelvic floor dysfunction resulting from surgery or trauma. Basically anyone who has a pelvic floor can benefit from Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can also help treat a variety of issues such as:
Urinary Incontinence (involuntary leakage with coughing, laughing, sneezing)
Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse)
Bowel Dysfunction (constipation)
Pre and Postnatal Recovery
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness/Imbalance
Pelvic Pain Syndromes (chronic pain, vulvodynia, vaginismus, pudendal neuralgia, tailbone pain)
Pelvic Floor Treatment
Our session begins with a thorough assessment to evaluate muscle strength, flexibility, and control, as well as addressing any areas of tension or dysfunction. Treatment may include a combination of techniques such as pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), manual therapy, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and education on proper posture and body mechanics.
The goal of pelvic floor physiotherapy is to assess, diagnose, and treat various conditions related to dysfunction or weakness in the pelvic floor muscles.Treatment plans are often tailored to the individual's specific needs and may involve a combination of in-clinic sessions and at-home exercises to achieve long-term improvements in pelvic health and quality of life.