Pelvic floor rehabilitation or re-education is not only about pelvic floor exercises. After a thorough assessment, a treatment plan will target your current problem and underlying causes. Treatment modalities vary according to your needs and may include relaxation and strengthening pelvic floor exercises, manual therapy, biofeedback, electrotherapy, education and advice.
When can Pelvic Floor therapy help you?
Pelvic floor muscles become weak, too tight or painful for many reasons. This is not all due to ageing. Pelvic floor problems often start with pregnancy and childbirth and they are also common in young athletes. Men, women and children of all ages need a healthy pelvic floor. Women’s health physiotherapy has proven to be effective in treating and preventing many conditions.
- To strengthen or relax pelvic floor muscles
- Bladder and bowel symptoms
- Prolapses
- Childbirth preparation and recovery post birth
- Rehabilitation before and after surgery
- Core stability and back problems