Pelvic floor therapy focuses on strengthening the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the pelvic floor. When muscles in the pelvic area become tight or weak, your daily life can be negatively impacted, because this region helps in supporting the core of your body and is a key part of everyday movement. One of our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists will take a look at your medical history, and conduct a thorough examination to decide what type of treatment you’ll need. This may include stretches, manual therapy, and at home exercises to reduce pain and strengthen or loosen your pelvic muscles, depending on your condition. Did you know that pelvic floor rehabilitation is a common option for women who are preparing for childbirth? It ensures an easier delivery and oftentimes can prevent the need for a C-section. Some common techniques used during pelvic floor rehabilitation include: • Diaphragmatic breathing. Your Therapist can teach you how to practice deep breathing exercises. These will allow your diaphragm to expand and contract properly, which helps in relaxingmuscles in the pelvic area. Relaxed muscles will drop and lengthen, providing simple pain relief. These breathing exercises can also be done at home. • Relaxation techniques. Physiotherapy also focuses on relaxing! Relaxing your muscles allows them to ease tension, which makes it easier to stretch and massage them later. It’s not always easy to relax on command though, so your Therapist may suggest specific relaxation techniques, such as guided imagery or biofeedback, to assist you with the process. PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY CAN CHANGEYOUR LIFE
• Postural exercises. These specific types of exercises are aimed at refining and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and other postural muscles, which are often not paid attention to assist in postural retraining. How Physiotherapy Relieves Pain Pelvic pain is caused by a number of different factors, and pelvic floor rehabilitation can help reduce or eliminate the pain and symptoms you are experiencing. If you are suffering frompelvic pain, endometriosis, having issues with urinary incontinence, have recently given birth, or just want tomake sure that all is well with your pelvic floor, it’s a great idea to see a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist! Your Therapist will conduct a thorough examination, find the source of your pain, and create a customized treatment plan to help reduce the severity of your symptoms.
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PATIENT SPOTLIGHTS
Words cannot express how grateful I am to have met Karlyn... it has been for me,
I was treated by Olivia Drodge. She was really hands-on and tuned into treating
me holistically.
quite literally, life-changing.
Words cannot express how grateful I am to have met Karlyn. We have been working together since August 2019 after a referral from my GP and I am beyond thrilled with my progress – it has been for me, quite literally, life-changing. Over the years, I have seen several chiropractors and, while they were helpful, none have come close to providing the thorough, holistic, and deeply caring treatment I’ve received from Karlyn. Absolutely amazing! - Daniel N.
I highly recommend Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness. I was treated by Olivia Drodge - Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She was really hands-on and tuned into treating me holistically. I highly recommend all young women to see a pelvic health specialist and not just pre and post-natal women. The insights from a pelvic health specialist will change the quality of life for all women. Thank you Olivia! :) - Kalpagam S.
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