Pelvic floor rehabilitation addresses the health of pelvic floor muscles. This plays a key role in the days leading up to child birth as also post the delivery. This can also be useful pre and post pelvic surgery.
The pelvic floor has many functions including:
When the pelvic floor is not functioning properly this can lead to incontinence (in both the bowel and bladder), prolapse of the organs, pelvic pain, low back pain, pain with intercourse, sexual dysfunction and more.
Physiotherapy can help you train and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to ease or eliminate your symptoms. At Vivacare Advanced Physiotherapy and Pain Clinic, our physiotherapists will advise you with pelvic floor exercises after thorough assessment of your abdomen, back, and pelvic girdle.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is also a part of our VivaFem program for women’s health.
Leaking urine with coughing/sneezing/exercise, a feeling of heaviness or bulging, or pelvic pain are all good reasons to seek pelvic floor physiotherapy — these are common, but not something you have to simply live with.
No — it also benefits men and women dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or pre/post pelvic surgery recovery, regardless of childbirth history.
Not necessarily to begin — many aspects of assessment and training can be done externally; your physiotherapist will discuss what’s appropriate and comfortable for you.
It shouldn’t be — techniques are gentle and paced to your comfort, and your therapist will always explain what to expect before each step.
Gentle guidance can often begin within the first few weeks, with your therapist adjusting the pace based on your delivery type and recovery — always in line with your doctor’s clearance.
Yes — men experience pelvic floor issues too, particularly after prostate surgery or with certain types of incontinence, and respond well to the same core principles of assessment and training.
