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Specialized care for every stage of a woman's life.
Whether you're pregnant, recovering after birth, experiencing bladder leakage, pelvic pain, prolapse, or simply wanting to move with greater confidence, our pelvic physiotherapists provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your goals.
Why Choose Physiola?
Women-Only Clinic
Receive care in a private, welcoming environment designed exclusively for women.Advanced Pelvic Health Training
Our physiotherapists have specialized training in pelvic health and orthopaedic physiotherapy, allowing us to assess and treat the body as a whole.One-on-One Care
Every appointment is private, uninterrupted, and focused entirely on you.Whole-Body Assessment
We assess the pelvic floor, breathing, core, hips, spine, posture, and movement to identify the underlying contributors to your symptoms.Direct Billing Available
We offer direct billing to most major insurance providers.
What Is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy focused on the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues, nerves, and joints that support the bladder, bowel, uterus, and reproductive organs.These structures also play an essential role in:
- Bladder control
- Bowel function
- Sexual health
- Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
- Core stability
- Breathing
- Movement
When the pelvic floor isn't functioning optimally, symptoms can affect far more than just the pelvis. A comprehensive assessment helps identify the root cause and guides a personalized treatment plan.
Conditions We Treat
| Pregnancy-Related Pain |
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| Postpartum Recovery |
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| Bladder Concerns |
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| Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
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| Pelvic Pain |
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| Bowel Dysfunction |
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| Menopause |
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| Active Women |
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Common Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Many women believe these symptoms are "normal," especially after pregnancy or with aging—but they are common, not necessarily normal.
You may benefit from pelvic physiotherapy if you experience:
- Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise
- A feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvis
- Pain with intimacy or tampon use
- Ongoing pelvic, hip, or tailbone pain
- Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels
- Separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- Persistent pain after childbirth or pelvic surgery
What Happens During Your First Visit?
1. We Listen
We'll discuss your symptoms, medical history, pregnancies, births, surgeries, bladder and bowel habits, exercise, and goals.
2. Whole-Body Assessment
Your physiotherapist will assess posture, breathing, core function, hips, spine, movement patterns, and other factors contributing to your symptoms.
3. Pelvic Floor Assessment
When clinically appropriate—and only with your informed consent—we may recommend an internal pelvic examination to assess muscle strength, coordination, tension, pain, scar mobility, and prolapse.Internal examinations are never mandatory. Your comfort and consent guide every step of your care.
4. Treatment Begins
Most patients begin treatment during their first appointment.
Our Treatment Approach
Treatment may include:
- Pelvic floor muscle retraining
- Manual therapy
- Scar mobilization
- Breathing retraining
- Core rehabilitation
- Exercise prescription
- Labour and birth preparation
- Postpartum rehabilitation
- Education and lifestyle strategies
- Return-to-running guidance
- Biofeedback (when appropriate)
Beyond Kegels
One of the biggest misconceptions about pelvic floor physiotherapy is that everyone needs to strengthen their pelvic floor.In reality, some pelvic floor muscles are weak, while others are overly tight, overactive, or poorly coordinated. Effective treatment begins with understanding how your body functions—not with a one-size-fits-all exercise program.Our goal is to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and create a treatment plan that's specific to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need an internal examination?
No. Internal assessments are recommended only when clinically appropriate and are always optional. Your physiotherapist will explain why one may be helpful and will only proceed with your informed consent.
2. Does pelvic physiotherapy hurt?
Treatment should never be unnecessarily painful. Your physiotherapist will work within your comfort level and adjust techniques as needed.
3. Can pelvic physiotherapy help during pregnancy?
Yes. Pelvic physiotherapy can help manage pregnancy-related pain, prepare your body for labour, and support a smoother postpartum recovery.
4. When should I see a pelvic physiotherapist after giving birth?
Many women benefit from an assessment around six weeks postpartum, although treatment may be appropriate earlier or later depending on your recovery and your healthcare provider's recommendations.
5. Is pelvic physiotherapy covered by insurance?
Most extended health benefit plans include physiotherapy coverage. We also offer direct billing to many insurance providers.
Meet our Physiotherapists
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Pelvic health concerns are incredibly common—but they don't have to be something you simply live with.Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, managing pelvic pain, or addressing bladder concerns, our team is here to help you move with confidence and improve your quality of life.
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