Research shows that as many as 75% of women perform a kegel (pelvic floor contraction) incorrectly. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and from other sources about the mechanics of the pelvic floor and core muscles. With pelvic floor physiotherapy the goal is to optimize the pelvic floor muscles' strength, coordination, endurance, timing and full range of movement.

These muscles are easily damaged during pregnancy, birth and are affected by hormone changes like during perimenopause and menopause. Your first physio assessment may include an intervaginal or interanal exam to assess your pelvic floor muscle function.  Not all pelvic issues come directly from the pelvic floor so we always do a thorough full body assessment to accurately address the root cause of your symptoms.  We take a very active, movement based approach to help empower our patients to actively participate in their therapy.

Here is a list of some of the common conditions we treat for women:

  • Bladder problems (incontinence, urgency, frequency)
  • Bowel problems (incontinence of fecal matter or flatulence, constipation, IBS)
  • Vaginal flatulence (queefing)
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic pain (tailbone, pubic bone, vaginal, anal, genital)
  • Pain during/after pregnancy
  • Education, preparation for childbirth (how to prepare, protect pelvic floor during birth)
  • Safe/appropriate core strengthening and return to sports, lifting weights, etc.(prenatal, postpartum, post-op)
  • Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)
  • Pre and Post op care (c-section, hysterectomy, cancer surgery, hernia repair, gender affirming surgery)
  • Pubic symphysis dysfunction (pubic pain/instability)
  • Sacroiliac pain/Low back pain/Tailbone pain
  • Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
  • Pudendal Neuralgia
  • Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia/Vaginismus
  • Vestibulitis
  • Endometriosis
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful periods); pain inserting tampon/diva cup
  • Perimenopause and Menopausal conditions
  • Lichens Sclerosus