Pelvic health physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that requires additional training after physiotherapy school. It is dedicated to the assessment and treatment of the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues related to your pelvis. These structures act like a "hammock" to support our bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. When these structures become too weak or too tight, it can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Common Conditions
Treated in Pelvic health physiotherapy
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Urinary incontinence (bladder leakage)
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Urinary urgency and frequency
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Pelvic organ prolapse
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Pregnancy (birth preparation, pelvic pain, low back pain, round ligament pain, etc.)
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Postpartum recovery (scar mobilization, guidance on return to activity, etc.)
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Painful intercourse
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Bowel issues (leakage, constipation, straining)
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Tailbone and low back pain
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Pelvic pain
Common Treatments
in Pelvic health physiotherapy
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Education
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Relaxation or down regulation exercises
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Strengthening exercises (e.g., Kegels, deep core activation)
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Sport or movement specific re-training (leaking with squats? Let's work on squats!)
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External manual therapy (e.g., scar mobilization, myofascial release)
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Internal tissue mobilization
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Dilator therapy
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Electrical stimulation
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Biofeedback (e.g., biofeedback machine, rectal balloon training)