October 5, 2016

Pelvic Health

Did you know…

  • That 1 in 4 Canadian women experience urinary incontinence
  • That 1 in 9 Canadian men experience urinary incontinence

Did you also know…

  • That it being normal to have urinary leakage after childbirth IS A MYTH
  • That it being normal to have urinary leakage as you age IS A MYTH
  • That thinking there is nothing you can do about urinary leakage IS A MYTH

We can help.

Jodi & Laurel are physical therapists at STRIDE that have advanced training in treating dysfunction of the pelvic floor.

What sort of dysfunctions of the pelvic floor do we treat?

  • urinary incontinence in both men & women
  • pelvic organ prolapse including: rectocele, urethrocele, cystocele, enerocele, uterine prolapse, and vault prolapse
  • inability to accomodate penetration (vaginismus)
  • vulvodynia/vestibulodynia
  • painful bladder syndrome & interstitial cystitis
  • chronic non-bacterial prostatitis
  • pain associated with endometriosis
  • adhesions of abdominal and/or pelvic connective tissue
  • rectus diastasis

What should you expect during an assessment of this nature?

  • a complete history of your present complaints
  • a complete physical examination including internal evaluation of the pelvic floor (performed vaginally and/or rectally)
  • a thorough discussion of the anatomy and function of this region and your specific physical findings
  • a thorough discussion regarding the plan to move you forward toward better function
  • home exercises to get you started
  • your modesty maintained and your ongoing consent always

What should you expect during a follow up session of this nature?

  • ongoing discussion, education, and exercise as appropriate
  • assessment and manual therapy of associated regions that may be involved (ie: low back, sacroiliac joints, hip muscles, etc)
  • internal palpation and manual therapy of the pelvic floor as required
  • possible electrical stimulation and/or intravaginal resistance as required based on findings
  • your modesty maintained and your ongoing consent always

To read more about Pelvic Health Solutions (the organization we’re trained with), click here

Don’t let pelvic floor problems stop you from enjoying your life! Book with Laurel today either by calling 306.778.7770 or conveniently online here.