Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy that treats conditions related to the pelvis and pelvic floor as well as pre- and post-natal issues.
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
As many as 1 in 3 Canadian women suffer from conditions associated with pelvic floor muscles that are too weak (hypotonicity) or too tight (hypertonicity); this is what is called Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. A physiotherapist specializing in women’s health can assess and restore the function of the pelvic floor muscles.
WHAT CONDITIONS DOES IT TREAT?
Physiotherapy with focus on Women’s Health treats conditions caused by Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Incontinence
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse & More
As well as Pre- and Post-Partum Issues
- Pregnancy Related Issues (e.g. sacro-iliac joint pain, pelvic pain)
- Breastfeeding Related Problems (e.g. mastitis, postural pain associated with breastfeeding positions, etc.)
OUR APPROACH
At Physio at Hand we use a variety of approaches depending on the type of your injury. Our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy provides a holistic treatment approach that includes:
- Manual Therapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Breathing Techniques & Downregulation
- Exercise Prescription (incl. Pelvic Floor Re-Education)
- Education and Lifestyle Modifications
- Modalities: Electrotherapy, Ultrasound, Acupuncture, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)