Restore Strength and Function to your Pelvic Floor with Pelvic Floor Therapy
Regain control, comfort, and confidence with pelvic floor therapy at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy. Whether you’re experiencing pain, weakness, or other pelvic health challenges, our specialized physiotherapy services are here to help. With a professional yet compassionate approach, we aim to provide relief and support tailored to your unique needs.
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support your pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum. These muscles are vital in core stability, bladder and bowel control, and sexual function. When the pelvic floor becomes weak, tight, or injured, it can lead to discomfort and reduced quality of life.
Through targeted techniques and exercises, pelvic floor therapy helps restore balance and function to this important muscle group.
What Benefits Does Pelvic Floor Therapy Offer Patients?
Pelvic floor therapy offers several benefits for men and women of all ages:
- Strengthens pelvic muscles to improve bladder and bowel control
- Reduces pain caused by tension or injury in the pelvic area
- Supports recovery after childbirth or surgery
- Improves core stability for better posture and reduces back pain
- Enhances overall quality of life by addressing discomfort and improving function
Conditions That Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy
Because pelvic floor therapy offers so many benefits, it’s helpful in treating a wide range of conditions and complaints. Here are just a few of the circumstances in which we might incorporate this approach:
Postpartum Recovery
- Postpartum recovery focuses on helping new mothers regain strength and function after childbirth. Pelvic floor therapy can address issues like muscle weakness, incontinence, or pain caused by pregnancy and delivery.
Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic pain may result from muscle tension or weakness, injury, or other conditions affecting the pelvic floor. We can help reduce discomfort and improve mobility through targeted techniques and exercises.
Incontinence
- Urinary or bowel incontinence occurs when the pelvic floor muscles can’t properly support bladder or bowel control. Therapy strengthens these muscles to improve control and prevent leakage.
Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction, such as painful intercourse or difficulty with arousal, is sometimes linked to tightness or weakness in the pelvic floor. Therapy addresses these issues to enhance comfort and function.
How Does Pelvic Floor Therapy Work?
Assessment and Education
- We’ll begin with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, medical history, and goals. We’ll also explain how the pelvic floor functions and how therapy can address your specific concerns.
Hands-On Techniques
- We often incorporate hands-on manual therapy techniques to release tension and improve mobility throughout the pelvic region. One particularly helpful technique is trigger point release. Tight knots in the body’s tissue can cause referred pain elsewhere, including the pelvic floor.
Therapeutic Exercises
- Targeted pelvic floor exercises, such as Kegels, help strengthen and coordinate these muscles for improved function. We’ll guide you through each exercise and ensure you’re performing it correctly and activating the correct muscles. We might also incorporate core strengthening activities or mobility work.
Biofeedback Technology
- Because the pelvic floor muscles are internal, many patients benefit from biofeedback tools. These tools provide real-time feedback on muscle activity to improve awareness and control.
Take the First Step Toward Better Pelvic Health
At Stride Sports & Physiotherapy, we’re committed to helping you feel your best. Our team of experienced physiotherapists provides compassionate care tailored to your goals. We prioritize your comfort, providing a discreet space in our Jagare Ridge, Brintnell, Capilano, Crystallina or Heritage Valley clinic in Edmonton, AB to ensure your sessions are respectful, informative, and effective.
Don’t let pelvic discomfort hold you back. We’re here to support your journey toward improved health and confidence. Request an appointment with us today to learn more about how pelvic floor therapy can help you thrive.