PRACTITIONERS
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy involving the assessment and treatment of the muscles and nerves of the pelvic floor to improve its strength and function. It is done by a physiotherapist who has completed additional training. During your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will take a detailed history and perform an exam. This will provide more information about your pelvic floor symptoms and help guide your treatment plan. Men and women can be treated with pelvic floor physiotherapy.
What is pelvic health physiotherapy?
Pelvic health physiotherapy or pelvic floor physiotherapy is a special form of physiotherapy that treats conditions associated with the muscles around your pelvis. There are numerous muscles that support the pelvis, many of which are not accessible externally. Pelvic floor physiotherapists have specialized training that enables them to assess and treat these muscles to help with symptoms that arise when the pelvic floor is not working optimally. Symptoms pelvic floor physio treats include incontinence, prolapse, painful intercourse, post partum recovery and more.
Coverage
Yes. Most insurance plans will cover physiotherapy through your extended health, some of which may require a Physician’s referral.
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Pelvic Health Physiotherapy can target:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Increased urgency of urination/defecation
- Increased frequency of urination
- Pain with intercourse
- Diastasis recti
- Constipation, straining or pain with bowel movements
- Unexplained pain in the low back, pelvic region, genital area or the rectum
- Organ prolapse
- Pre and post pregnancy concerns: Leakage, bulging and scarring from C-sections, tearing or episiotomy