Pelvic health physical therapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy involving the assessment and treatment of both the external and internal pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum (tailbone) and act like a hammock or sling. They also wrap around the urethra, rectum & vagina.

Some conditions pelvic health physical therapy can help with are;
Pelvic Pain
Painful Intercourse
Prolapse
Pre & Post Pregnancy Support & Recovery
Urinary Incontinence
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

This is not an exhaustive list.

No!!!

Kegels (pelvic floor strengthening) are not for everyone, and even when indicated these exercises are often not performed correctly because many of us lack the awareness of where these muscles are and how to properly contract them.

Kegels are, in fact, not always indicated and can sometimes aggravate your symptoms.

Every(body)!!!

A pelvic health physiotherapy assessment is a great way to gain more knowledge and empowerment about your pelvic anatomy and function regardless as to if you are experiencing symptoms or not, and is also a great way to prepare your body for childbirth during pregnancy.

Appointments are highly individualized based on your needs.

A thorough history will be taken in order to aid in determining the cause of your symptoms. A detail external examination will be conducted to assess your hips, spine, abdominal wall, posture and breathing pattern. With your informed consent an internal vaginal and/or rectal exam will be performed in order to assess the strength, tone, tenderness and function of the pelvic floor.

Finally, an appropriate treatment plan will be established which man include ongoing education, manual therapy, exercise and muscle training, relaxation and breathing techniques, treatment modalities and modification of your daily activity.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the following individuals. All communications will be held in confidence.

Sky Craig skycraigphysio@gmail.com

or

Brandy Hepditch
brandy@thedistrictymm.com