FAQ

The pelvic floor is an important muscle group that forms the floor of the pelvic area. These muscles are
important as they form a hammock to support the organs in the pelvis. As in any part of the body, it is
not uncommon for the muscles to tense up and wrap around the pelvic floor organs namely the bladder,
uterus, prostate and rectum.

When there is an inability to control this muscle group it leads to pelvic floor dysfunction. This
dysfunction forces you to contract your muscles when you are supposed to relax them causing issues
like urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence or constipation, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.

According to The International Continence Society (ICS) Urinary Incontinence is an involuntary loss of
urine that is a social or hygienic problem and according to the Canadian Urinary Bladder Survey (2007)
16% of men and 33% of women over the age of 40 suffer from urinary incontinence. That’s 1 in 3
women!

Primary causes of UI are a direct injury to pelvic floor muscles such as

• childbirth
• pelvic or abdominal surgery
• radiation therapy

Other risk factors are genetic, lifestyle factors (as ageing, smoking, obesity), pelvic floor disorders ( such as uterine prolapse).

• Urgency Incontinence is the complaint of involuntary leakage accompanied by or immediately
  proceeded by urgency. In other words, it is urine loss associated with a sudden urge to void that
  cannot be controlled.
• Stress Incontinence is the complaint of involuntary loss of urine on effort or exertion. (like
  sneezing, coughing, laughing, exercises, running etc.)
• Mixed incontinence is the complaint of involuntary leakage associated with urgency and also
  effort/exertion.
• Overflow Incontinence is the constant loss of small volume of urine.
• Nocturnal Enuresis is the complaint of involuntary loss of urine during sleep

Pelvic floor physiotherapy has been found to be helpful by utilizing various methods that can help to relieve tension and retrain muscles. This may include but not limited to:

• Soft tissue release
• Targeted and individualized exercise program
• Re-education of muscles with manual techniques and electric biofeedback
• Behavioral modifications and strategies to improve urgencies and urgency triggers

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help in other cases:

• Pelvic Floor Re-education of the pelvic floor Pre and Post Pregnancy
• Pelvic pain and chronic back pain
• Post surgery involving abdominal and/or pelvic area
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Increased frequency of urination

Bedwetting in paediatrics

If you suffer from any of these conditions give us a call. Let us help you getting your quality of life back. Get the care you deserve in the comfort of your own home.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help in the following cases:

• Pelvic Floor Re-education of the pelvic floor Pre and Post Pregnancy
• Pelvic pain and chronic back pain
• Post Motor vehicle Accident pelvic floor pain and dysfunction, back/hip pain
• Post surgery involving abdominal and/or pelvic area
• Diastsis Recti
• C-section scar mobilization and release
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Increased frequency of urination
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Bedwetting in paediatrics

your first appointment is an initial assessment. The session begins with a discussion of detailed in depth information of your overall health and current concerns.

Following the history taking your therapist will perform a thorough examination of your posture, core, breathing,
hip, low back and pelvic floor. An internal exam of the pelvic floor is performed to assess the pelvic floor for trigger
points, tone and strength. Please review the consent form sent to you when you book your initial assessment.
Based on the findings from your assessment, a treatment plan is formulated and is discussed with you. You will be
sent an email with your exercises after your appointment.

We currently have a location at:

328 1 Ave NW Airdrie, AB T4B 0C4

Open on Tuesdays by appointment only.