Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that stretch like a hammock from your pubic bone to your tailbone. These muscles play a crucial role in:
- Supporting the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs
- Controlling urinary and bowel function
- Stabilizing the pelvis and lower back
- Sexual function and core strength
A strong, well-functioning pelvic floor is essential for everyday activities, posture, and overall quality of life. When these muscles are weak, tight, or not coordinating properly, you range of uncomfortable symptoms can occur.
Conditions Treated with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help with both common and complex conditions, including:
- Urinary Incontinence: Leaking with coughing, sneezing, exercise, or urgency.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: When pelvic organs descend due to weakened support.
- Postpartum Recovery: Restoring strength, function, and stability after pregnancy and childbirth.
- Chronic Pelvic Pain: Pain in the pelvis, lower back, or hips often caused by tight or imbalanced muscles.
- Bowel Dysfunction: Constipation or fecal incontinence related to pelvic floor muscle issues.
- Sexual Dysfunction: Painful intercourse, decreased sensation, or difficulty achieving orgasm.
Signs You Might Benefit from Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
You may benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy if you experience:
A pelvic floor assessment can help identify the root cause of your symptoms and guide your personalized treatment plan. Our physiotherapists provide specialized pelvic floor rehabilitation using evidence-based techniques, which may include:
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment and retraining
- Biofeedback therapy to improve muscle control
- Manual therapy to release tight muscles and connective tissue
- Core and postural strengthening exercises
- Education on bladder, bowel, and pelvic health
- Home exercise programs for ongoing recovery
FAQs
What happens during my first pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment?
Your physiotherapist will perform a thorough assessment, which may include an internal or external evaluation, strength testing, and movement analysis. You will receive a personalized treatment plan and guidance on exercises.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on your condition. Some issues may improve in a few visits, while more complex cases may require a longer program. Your physiotherapist will provide a timeline during your initial assessment.
Will I have exercises to do at home?
Yes. A customized pelvic floor home exercise program is essential to reinforce in-clinic progress and ensure long-term results.
What kind of equipment do you use?
Our clinic uses evidence-based tools such as biofeedback devices, pelvic floor trainers, and specialized exercise equipment to accurately assess and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. We also use mats, resistance bands, and stability tools to support core and postural rehabilitation as part of your individualized program