Pelvic Health Physiotherapy focuses on the muscles, joints, and nerves of the pelvis and core. It can help with things like bladder or bowel concerns, pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and support before or after pelvic or abdominal surgeries. Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists have additional training and work one-on-one in a private treatment room.

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Conditions Pelvic Health Physiotherapy may help with: 

• Male or female pelvic pain / pelvic health concerns

• Menopause or perimenopause

• Incontinence or bladder issues

• Pelvic pain / hip pain that is not responsive to standard treatments

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Endometriosis

• Bladder or bowel pain/concerns

• Perinatal (meaning the whole pregnancy and post-partum period of time)

• Post prostatectomy rehabilitation

• Pregnancy / postpartum support

• Vestibulodynia / vulvodynia

• Dyspareunia

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What you can expect within your first session:

​Your session will be in a private treatment room, where your provider will begin by reviewing Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, obtain your consent to the treatment, and offer you the opportunity to ask any questions and learn more.

 

Your provider will review your full history to help understand the whole picture, giving the opportunity for a better tailored treatment plan. Your treatment will consist of physical assessment and treatment as determined, as well as education and review of a home program and plan.  

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can I bring someone?

   • Yes, patients are welcome to bring a support person (Please kindly limit to 1 person in addition to the patient= 2 people total)

2. What time should I arrive for my appointment?

   • Patients should arrive 10-15 mins earlier than their appointment start time to ensure enough time to fill out intake forms/consent if not completed prior online

3. What should I wear?

   • Wear something comfortable. You can bring a change of clothes (specifically extra pair of underwear)

4. Do I have to have an internal exam?

   • Sometimes your pelvic health physiotherapist may recommend an internal assessment, but it’s never required. The therapist will explain why it might be helpful, and you can always decline or choose external treatment only.

5. What If I’m not sure if physiotherapy for Pelvic Health is right for my issue?

   • Please contact our front desk team at 604-535-7705, and your provider can call you for a free, 10 min consultation to find out if this is the right treatment for you.

6. Is pelvic health physiotherapy only for women?

   • No, Pelvic health physiotherapy is for people of all genders and ages. It can help anyone experiencing pelvic pain, bladder or bowel concerns, or core and pelvic floor issues.

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