Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Seton
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor or health physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy focused on assessing and treating conditions related to the pelvic floor muscles, bladder, reproductive health, and connective tissue. These muscles and supporting structures play a crucial role in core stability, bladder and bowel control, and overall pelvic health. When they become weakened, overactive, or imbalanced, issues such as incontinence, pain, or dysfunction can occur. Pelvic floor physiotherapy helps address issues such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, and sexual dysfunction, and is important for managing a range of pelvic floor conditions.
At Fulcrum Physiotherapy in Calgary, pelvic health physiotherapy is delivered through one-on-one, private sessions with a specially trained physiotherapist. If you’ve been searching for pelvic health physiotherapy or expert care for women’s pelvic health, this treatment provides safe and effective support tailored to your needs. Knowledge about pelvic floor health and risk factors for developing pelvic floor conditions is essential, and pelvic health physiotherapy empowers patients with this knowledge to support prevention and recovery.
Benefits of Pelvic Physiotherapy
The benefits of pelvic health physiotherapy extend beyond symptom relief—it helps treat pelvic floor conditions and restore confidence, independence, and quality of life. By strengthening or relaxing the pelvic floor muscles as needed, the patient often experiences improved bladder and bowel control, reduced pain, and greater comfort in daily activities. Women in particular may benefit during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and through different life stages such as menopause. At Fulcrum Physiotherapy, pelvic health physiotherapy also plays a preventative role, helping reduce the risk of recurring issues and supporting long-term pelvic health.
Conditions Treated by Women’s Pelvic Physiotherapy
Urinary incontinence
Fecal incontinence (including issues with stool control and bowel management)
Pelvic organ prolapse
Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
Persistent pelvic pain
Pelvic pain
Prenatal and postpartum pelvic health issues
Post-surgical recovery (e.g., hysterectomy)
Menopause-related pelvic floor dysfunction
Vagissmus
What to Expect During Pelvic Physiotherapy
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Initial Consultation
Your physiotherapist will start with a detailed discussion about your health history, current symptoms, and goals. This may include questions about bladder, bowel, pelvic pain, menopause or pregnancy/postpartum concerns.
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Personalized Assessment
Depending on your needs, your therapist may perform an external or internal pelvic floor assessment to check muscle strength, coordination, and function. This is always explained thoroughly beforehand and only performed with your consent.
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Tailored Treatment Plan
Your treatment plan will be customized to your condition. It may include pelvic floor strengthening or relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, postural training, and education on lifestyle habits that support pelvic health.
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Gentle Hands-On Therapy & Guidance
When appropriate, gentle manual therapy may be used alongside exercise-based treatment. You’ll also be guided through safe at-home strategies to complement in-clinic care.
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Ongoing Support & Progress Tracking
At Fulcrum Physiotherapy, your progress is monitored closely, and your plan is adjusted as you improve. The focus is always on helping you regain confidence, control, and long-term pelvic health.
Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Safe?
Yes, pelvic health physiotherapy is safe when delivered by a licensed and specially trained and certified physiotherapist. Treatments are gentle, discreet, and always guided by your comfort level. Some techniques may involve internal examinations or exercises, but these are explained thoroughly beforehand and only performed with your consent. Safe modalities such as biofeedback and electrical stimulation may also be used to monitor and improve pelvic floor muscle function.
At Fulcrum Physiotherapy, pelvic health physiotherapy sessions are private, respectful, and supportive. If you’ve been searching for safe and effective pelvic physiotherapy in Calgary, you can trust that treatment will be evidence-based, comfortable, and tailored to your unique needs. Treatment may include techniques to address trigger points and weak pelvic floor muscles, always individualized for each patient.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy FAQs
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No referral is required. You can book directly with Fulcrum Physiotherapy for pelvic physiotherapy in Calgary. Many extended health insurance plans also cover women’s pelvic health physiotherapy.
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A session typically includes a private consultation, discussion of your symptoms, and a personalized treatment plan. Depending on your needs, therapy may involve exercises, education, lifestyle guidance, and, when appropriate, gentle internal or external pelvic floor assessments.
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Yes, most insurance providers will cover pelvic physiotherapy under physiotherapy services. However, it is best to check with yours to ensure coverage. At Fulcrum Physiotherapy, we are happy to provide direct billing to many third-party providers.
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Yes. Pelvic health physiotherapy is safe during pregnancy when guided by a trained professional. It can help manage pelvic pain, improve core strength, and prepare the body for labor and postpartum recovery.
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The number of sessions varies depending on your condition and goals. Some patients notice improvements after just a few visits, while others benefit from ongoing support. At Fulcrum Physiotherapy, your plan will be tailored to ensure safe and effective results.
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