Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Women
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that acts like a sling or hammock for the uterus, colon, and bladder. For some people (primarily women), the pelvic floor can become weak or damaged due to age, trauma, or post-pregnancy. Without a strong pelvic floor, simple daily tasks like bladder control can become difficult.
At Optimum Wellness, we provide a range of support services for pelvic floor issues and female health issues, including:
- Musculoskeletal conditions during & post-pregnancy
- Unusual menstrual cycles
- Cesarean section preparation & recovery
- Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
- Infant feeding support
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal pain
- Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
- Bladder Pain Syndrome
- Vestibulodynia
First Visit
On your first visit, you will be met by our friendly support staff who will help you with filling out forms, answer any questions and help with anything else you need. You will then meet with the practitioner to discuss your specific concerns and health history.
Assessment & Recommendation for Care
Your practitioner will discuss your specific needs, present your options, suggest a treatment plan, and discuss the benefits and any risks associated with the recommended treatment. Treatment plans are specific to each patient.
Coverage & Direct Billing
Majority of the Canadian Health Insurance providers reimburse partial or all the fees for Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage, Psychological support, and other rehabilitation services we provide. Our Clinic Assistants can help you confirm your coverage.
FAQs
Q. WHAT DO PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS DO?
Pelvic floor physiotherapists use a combination of approaches such as:
- Strengthening exercises
- Connective tissue technique
- Manual therapy
- Bladder & bowel retraining
Q. WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING AN INTERNAL EXAM?
Your physiotherapist will walk you through exactly what the process is. An internal exam will only be conducted if you feel comfortable. If you do feel comfortable, your physiotherapist will talk you through the exam and explain what is being done while it’s happening.
Q. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE PELVIC FLOOR ISSUES?
Symptoms of pelvic floor problems can include:
- Frequently feeling the need to urinate
- Painful urination
- Unexplained back pain
- Consistent pain around your rectum, genitals, or pelvis
- Incontinence
- Constipation
- Pain during sex
- Perineal tear
Q. HOW LONG WILL TREATMENT TAKE?
The time required for treatment varies based on the severity of your concerns and the frequency with which you perform your exercises. Your physiotherapist will give you an estimated timeline.
Q. WILL YOU NEED TO DO AN INTERNAL EXAM?
An internal exam will allow us to develop a thorough understanding of your needs. However, not every patient requires an internal exam. During your consultation, we can discuss the necessity of an internal exam and what it might entail.
Your comfort and safety are paramount. We will never ask you to do anything you are uncomfortable with, nor will we pressure you to have tests you don’t want.
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Testimonial
SUCCESSFUL STORIES
Realiza of Sunridge location is highly recommended for her massage skills. She takes time to understand client’s concern and offers an effective approach to address them.
Katherine
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Jackie Fairbourn for over 8 years and I highly recommend her as an amazingly gifted healing facilitator. She continues to impress me with her openness to adding gentle healing approaches to her extensive chiropractic skill set. Lately I have particularly enjoyed the tension-relieving benefits resulting from receiving Body Code, Emotional Code and now, Network Care. I appreciate her calm, informed and intuitive healing support.
Carole K.
I was referred by a friend to Jency Henry Physiotherapist at Macleod trail Optimum for my back pain. She is amazing, she knows what she is doing. She was explaining during the assessment and treatment session about what are my issues and what needs to be treated or taken care. I was very satisfied about her approach in treating my pain. I came to understand about my body better like my weakness and tightness. I feel very light as if most of my weight has been off from my back after my session.
Shirley V.
Just have to thank Dr. Nina!!! The chiropractic care I receive is outstanding and with such precision and creativity! I have an autoimmune condition called Scleroderma which causes extreme mis-alignment and muscle/joint pain. After an adjustment I feel amazing and helps me to cope with the symtoms so I don’t have to take pharmaceuticals that often. Also, I notice my low blood pressure is back to normal since I have been seeing Dr. Nina. I am so relieved I can start up my adjustments again. I have referred my nieces, my sister, and my friend and they all are of the same opinion!! Dr. Nina is my Chiropractor for life!!!
Corrine C.
I highly recommend Nicole, I had my first massage with her today and it was very relaxing and took a lot of the stress out of my body from the last few months. I felt very comfortable with Nicole, she is easy going, respectful and professional. It was just the perfect combination of touch and light conversation at the right time. I will most definitely be going back to Nicole in the future.
Viv
Made the mistake of going to another provider based on them open on Saturday, what a mistake. Minimal relieve and care. I returned to Dr. Jamie Mulholland in Airdrie and what a difference. Hips line up, pain on standing gone, not hunched over due to lower and upper back pain, headaches relieve in the first visit back to Dr. Jamie. Won’t venture away again.
Mike V.