Pelvic Health with a Physiotherapist

At Agile we see pelvic health physiotherapy as a way of relieving pain, optimizing physical function, and ultimately improving performance, whatever form that takes.

We specialize in treating a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions and symptoms, as well as pre and post natal conditions and rehabilitation. We treat all genders through any phase of life with whatever pelvic health dysfunction you may be experiencing. See an extensive list of what we can help with below! Unsure if we can help, send us an email!

What can pelvic health physiotherapy help with?

• Urinary Incontinence and/or Urgency

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse

• Bowel Dysfunction

• Pain with Sex or Orgasms

• Internal vaginal pain

• Low back pain

• Hip pain

• Abdominal pain

• Prostatitis/ Testicular Disorders

• Prostatectomy

• Vulvodynia

• Vaginisms (muscle spasms around the vagina)

• Period Pain

• Endometriosis

• Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
  

During pregnancy pelvic physiotherapists can help with:

• Incontinence

• Pain with sex

• Lower back and SIJ pain

• Pubic Symphysis Pain

• Sciatica

• Exercise recommendations

• Birth plan preparation

• Leaking

• Round ligament pain

After your pregnancy pelvic physiotherapists can help with:

• Diastasis Recti

• Scar Pain from a tear, Episiotomy or C-section Scar

• Retraining injured or weakened pelvic floor muscles

• Painful sex

• Incontinence or leaking

What to expect?

On your first visit, you will be asked about your current problem and the impact on your life and activities. Your pelvic physiotherapist will want to know about previous injuries, your general medical heath, and your physical goals.  They will then perform an external physical examination to establish what anatomical structure/s are the source of your pain and/or dysfunction, and what underlying factors might be contributing to the problem, such as weakness or biomechanical issues.  If needed and you consent, your pelvic physiotherapist will also perform an internal pelvic exam, to help further identify pain and/or dysfunction. From here, your pelvic physiotherapist will discuss the findings and consider the treatment options with you to achieve your specific goals.  The treatment plan is tailored to you.  Follow-up sessions will continue the treatment process and any adjustments, based on how you present, can be made to the plan.

What forms of treatment can be offered?

• Manual therapy: including joint mobilisations or manipulations and soft tissue techniques such as massage.

• Exercise rehabilitation: to strengthen, mobilise, and stretch specific areas.

• Movement analysis and correction: to improve alignment, movement patterns, reduce the load on sensitive tissues, and improve performance.

• Shockwave Therapy to assist in the rehabilitation of tendon problems.

• Acupuncture/needling: can be helpful in relieving pain and relaxing muscles.

• Education and advice: one of the most important and effective aspects of rehabilitation is to understand more about the problem and the best ways to facilitate and take part in your own recovery. You will be given a clear explanation of the diagnosis and any other underlying causes, and we will discuss what is required to address these issues and reach your goals.

What next?

If you are suffering with pain, dysfunction or injury that’s stopping you do the things you enjoy or need to do, if you have niggles that are annoying you, or if you have some specific sporting/fitness challenges you want to prepare for, then we can help.

If you would like to book an appointment click here, or would like further information, please contact us on (250) 381-2239 or email hello@weareagile.ca