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Pelvic floor health

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One in three women in Canada, has some form of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – impacting their lives in many ways. With the help of physiotherapy, patients receive tremendous results and can effectively get back to life.

Physiotherapy for pelvic floor health

This kind of physio is effective in treating a wide variety of core functions related to the pelvic floor, including:

  • pelvic floor injuries
  • post-partum
  • rectus diastasis
  • pregnancy
  • pelvic floor injuries
  • muscle weakness
  • tightness post childbirth
  • vaginismus
  • incontinence
  • chronic pain
  • sexual dysfunction

Bladder control problems

After giving birth, women can experience bladder control changes. A sneeze, cough, or laugh, can produce a “whoops” moment. Sometimes, people feel a strong urge to pee and have a very short time to run to the bathroom.

Some women report knowing where every single bathroom in their area is located. They pack extra clothing ‘just in case’.

Are you anxious about going out, or not knowing where the next bathroom will be?

We can help you regain your confidence

Bladder control challenges are treatable. We can show you how to win back your ease. Whether it’s getting back in the gym, or going out with friends, it feels good to be in control. Get in touch.

It’s not just an issue for recent moms

Pelvic health affects many people. Pelvic dysfunction is very common. But because pelvic health functions include: bladder, bowels, babies – pregnancy and post delivery, pelvic pain and sometimes intercourse, pelvic health is a topic that can be of deep discomfort for many. There is shame, and hesitance to talk about many common pelvic health challenges.

In Pelvic Health Physiotherapy the goal is to address your concerns, get things working, and get you back to living your life.

“There was a moment in the half marathon, when I looked up and saw a sign that read ‘put your hand if you peed yourself,’ and I put my hand up! And I wasn’t the only one.”

What our patients say about us

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Provided a plan to help

“Took time to assess, had a clear plan to help me with my shoulder. Joseph has a kind, professional style.” – Jean Brodie
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Knowledgeable with a sense of humour

“Brandon is great very knowledgeable and effective with a lovely sense of humour.” Marsha Petty-Johnson
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Up-to-date on latest evidence based research

“I had a physiotherapy appointment with Lena Walther for a longstanding minor shoulder issue. She had great communication skills/rapport and made me feel comfortable while simultaneously taking COVID precautions. Very thorough history ruling out red flags despite it being a minor ailment. Lena asked about how the condition actually played a role in my life…
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Helped in lowering my concussion symptoms

“I was quite nervous to see a chiropractor for the first time. I had always heard that going to a chiropractor would make problems worse and how it was better not to take the risk in seeing one. I looked online, and thought I would give Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre a try as I…
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Exceptional practitioner

“There’s a reason for the mountain of positive reviews. Exceptional practitioner. Thank you Sandy.” Amy Cox
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Sweet, understanding and actually helped

“Amazing people here. Friendly and awesome. My physiotherapist Fawn Whiting was sweet, understanding and actually helped relieve back pain from which I was suffering for a few years. She taught me few excercises which i still do from time to time to relieve back pain. Thanks Arbutus and Fawn 😁” Shraddha Saraf