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Most people have not heart of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and when they do, they often wonder what a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist is and what they do.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat the pelvic floor for various conditions. Although Physiotherapy schools are great in providing the foundational knowledge for treating the body externally, the pelvic floor is the missing piece of this education. That is why there is a scarcity of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists. We take post-graduate courses to further our training and even then, only a small percentage decide to practice in this area.
But, what do we actually DO? Your Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist has been trained to assess the back, hips, pelvis, and abdomen from the eyes of how it functions with the bowel, bladder, vagina, rectum and also treat low back/hip issues that are not resolving. We do this by looking at everything outside and then also performing internal examinations to see how the muscles that control urination, sexual function and bowel movements are doing.
Internal exam? Yes. The only way to know how your pelvic floor muscles are, in terms of strength/weakness and also “tightness/looseness” is by providing you with that information and feedback. However, the appointment is yours, and an internal exam in only done with informed consent and may not be appropriate for everyone. To learn more about the assessment and treatment, click here.
If you have been referred for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy by your physician, midwife, or other healthcare professional, ensure the physiotherapist you are going to see is certified in this medial area. Read their bio or call ahead of booking your appointment.
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