What is pelvic physiotherapy?
Pelvic health physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of a range of conditions related to the pelvic floor, or symptoms that manifest themselves in that area. Pelvic Floor (Pelvic Health) Physiotherapists have specialized postgraduate training that includes using internal and external “hands-on” or manual techniques to evaluate the function of the pelvic floor muscles.
We are proud to offer virtual physiotherapy appointments so that our clients can start or continue physiotherapy treatments from the comfort of home. For those who may prefer, our physiotherapists are happy to conduct your consultation virtually to discuss private or sensitive matter.
The Importance of the Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor sits under the uterus, bladder, and large intestine (bowel) and includes muscles, ligaments, nerves and connective tissue. It plays an important role in the body by providing support for the bladder, genitals, uterus and anus, and help with urine and bowel control. The pelvic floor also contains the muscles that contract during orgasm.
When the pelvic floor muscles become weakened, urine leakage and reduced control over the bowels can occur. This is why pelvic floor muscle training is so important, in particular for women after childbirth.
Although the pelvic floor plays such an important role in our health, many women (and men!) feel uncomfortable admitting that they are suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, and so it often goes untreated.
This silence on the subject can result in a lot of unnecessary suffering. But it doesn't have to be that way!
Pelvic Health At Motion Works
We want you to feel comfortable and at ease when talking about your pelvic health. There's no need to feel embarrassed; we're here to help! The Pelvic Physiotherapist at Motion Works Physiotherapy Orleans is specially trained to provide internal assessment and pelvic treatment services.
We offer pelvic physiotherapy services in a relaxing, private treatment room, completely non-intimidating environment, and go to great lengths to ensure that each patient feels safe, comfortable and fully informed about her condition and related treatment.
Please feel free to peruse the resources listed here, to learn about the myriad of conditions of and related to the pelvic floor, your treatment options, and what to expect when you visit our clinic.
Conditions We Treat
Pelvic floor dysfunction, and conditions related to it, are extremely common, but many people feel too embarrassed to seek help. Our Pelvic Physiotherapist at our Orleans clinic can help you recover pelvic function and comfort.
- Abdominal Surgery & Scar Tissue
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Coccydynia
- Constipation
- Diastasis rectus abdominis (DrA)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Endometriosis
- Frequency
- Incontinence
- Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Nocturia
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Persistent Low Back Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Pregnancy-Related Pelvic/Low Back/Hip Pain
- Pudendal Nerve Irritation (Alcock Canal Syndrome)
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
- Sciatica
- Symphysis Pubis
- Urgency
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Pain After Urination or Ejaculation
- Groin Pain Due to Hernia Surgery
- Post Prostatectomy Incontinence
- Testicular Pain
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy FAQs
Read through our pelvic health FAQs to learn a little more about the conditions that can affect this area of the body, and what to expect from pelvic physiotherapy at Motion Works Physiotherapy Orleans.
- Are there any risks to this treatment?
- Can I bring my baby with me?
- How long is the assessment and subsequent treatment sessions?
- How long should I wait to have an internal exam after giving birth?
- How many sessions are required?
- How should I prepare for my first appointment?
- If I am pregnant, should I avoid an internal examination?
- Is my physiotherapist specially trained to do an internal exam?
- Is the internal exam similar to a gynecological exam?
- Is the internal examination really necessary?
- Is there homework to do between sessions?
- What are some common conditions of the pelvic floor?
- What are some common treatments for pelvic floor complaints?
- What if I already tried doing kegels and they didn’t work?
- What if I have my period? Should I cancel my appointment?
- What is the pelvic floor?
- When is it unsafe to have an internal examination?
- Will my extended health insurance cover pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Interested in pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Our physiotherapists have specialized training in evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. We can address issues for women and men including bladder and bowel control issues, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, pelvic organ prolapse, pre and postpartum issues, erectile dysfunction, and much more.