Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy focused on improving the strength, coordination, flexibility, and function of the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located at the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles support the bladder, bowel, and internal reproductive organs. They also contribute to urinary and bowel control, sexual function, pelvic stability, and core function.

Pelvic floor concerns can affect people of different genders and ages and may occur during different stages of life. Treatment is individualized according to symptoms, health history, assessment findings, and personal goals.

What Can Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Help With?

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy may help people experiencing:

• Bladder concerns: Urine leakage when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising; urgency; or frequent urination.

• Bowel concerns: Constipation, difficulty emptying the bowels, or difficulty controlling gas or stool.

• Pelvic pain: Pain involving the pelvis, hips, tailbone, or lower abdomen.

• Pregnancy and postpartum recovery: Preparation for childbirth, recovery following delivery, abdominal muscle separation, urinary leakage, and pregnancy-related pelvic discomfort.

• Pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction: Difficulty coordinating, relaxing, or strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.

• Sexual discomfort: Pain during intercourse or other pelvic muscle-related discomfort.