Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Kim Deschamps | Lindsey Tasker Cole | Danielle Bararuk | Chelsey Kerry

For Both Men & Women

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of the pelvis or pelvic girdle, and the various conditions that involve the pelvic floor. When the pelvic floor isn’t functioning well, pain or other symptoms can be referred to other areas- from the rib cage to the knees, and in some cases down to the foot. The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles from tail bone to the pubic bone which play a vital role within our inner core. Some other functions include; bladder and bowel continence, birthing, and sexual function. If you are experiencing lumbopelvic, SI Joint, groin, hip, abdominal or lower extremity symptoms (pain or movement impairment) that are not improving as expected, a thorough history and pelvic floor assessment may be the missing piece.

Pelvic health is important even if you aren’t experiencing any problems. Preventative care and preparation for labor and delivery can shorten delivery times and lessen potential injury to the pelvic floor structures.

Our pelvic health physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat both male and female urinary and bowel incontinence, constipation, prenatal and postpartum care, peri/menopause related issues, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain conditions.

Danielle Bararuk explaining using plastic pelvis

“We don’t just treat your symptoms. We diagnose the root cause of the issue. We design a holistic treatment plan with you to reach your goals that address the reason(s) that you sought out care.”

    • Urinary and/or bowel leakage

    • Frequent urination

    • Urgency: urinary and/or bowe

    • Constipation

    • Pain with bowel movements.

    • Tailbone pain

    • Low back pain

    • Pelvic pain

    • Pain with intercours

    • Proactive support for pelvic health during pregnancy

    • Pelvic girdle discomfort during pregnancy

    • Post-partum rehabilitation 

    • SI Joint pain and dysfunction

    • Rectus Diastasis

    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Bladder, Uterine, Bowel)

    • Pelvic Pain Conditions (vulvodynia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, pelvic congestion syndrome, etc). 

    • Painful menstruation 

    • Testicular pain, groin pain, and/or hip pain

    • Penile pain

    • Burning pain - in pelvic area, perineum, urethra, penis

    • Pain prior, during, and/or after ejaculation

    • Weak urinary stream or difficulty starting urination

    • Abdominal pain/ache 

  • Pessaries are silicone medical devices that offer support to women who suffer with prolapse symptoms or bladder stress incontinence.

    Pessaries require a prescription from a doctor.

    There are three appointments required for pessary assessment and fitting: an initial assessment and two follow ups 1-2 weeks apart.

Do you have questions before you book your appointment?

The pelvic floor physiotherapy team offers a Free 15-minute Discovery Call to discuss your needs and goals so that we can connect you with the team members and treatment options that will assist you with achieving your health and wellness goals.