Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Optimize Ottawa Pelvic Floor Physio

Welcome to Optimize Ottawa’s Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy service, your trusted partner in restoring pelvic health. Our experienced physiotherapists specialize in pelvic floor therapy, providing personalized treatments designed to alleviate discomfort and improve function. Whether you’re dealing with incontinence, postpartum recovery, or pelvic pain, our compassionate team is here to help you regain control and enhance your quality of life.

Book an appointment today and take the first step towards optimal pelvic health with Optimize Ottawa. Don’t wait—schedule your consultation now and start your journey to wellness.

Yulia Biggar

B.Sc. M.Sc. MPT

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Ottawa's Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Ready to improve your pelvic health or recover from discomfort?

Our state-of-the-art clinic and dedicated professionals are here to help. Contact us today to book your appointment and take the first step toward optimal wellness.

Ottawa Pelvic Floor Experts

Pelvic Floor at Optimize Physio

We understand the importance of specialized care, which is why our team includes highly trained pelvic floor physiotherapists in Ottawa. If you need pelvic floor therapy in Ottawa, then contact us today. Our main goal is to help you regain comfort and function.

Pelvic health services:: Manual therapy, biofeedback, and personalized exercise programs.
Pelvic pain treatment: Customized plans to alleviate chronic pain and improve quality of life.
Postpartum care: Specialized therapy to support recovery after childbirth.

Visit our Ottawa pelvic floor physiotherapy centre to experience exceptional care from our expert team. Whether you’re dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or postpartum recovery, Optimize Ottawa is your trusted partner in pelvic health and rehabilitation.

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Conditions We Treat

Our experienced team of pelvic floor physiotherapists are dedicated to empowering women to feel strong and learn about their bodies.

Stress Urinary Incontinence (With Coughing, Sneezing, Laughing, & Exercise)

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can strengthen muscles to reduce urine leakage during activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, and exercise.

Urgency Urinary Incontinence (Strong Urge to Empty Bladder)

Physiotherapy helps manage strong, sudden urges to urinate by improving bladder control through targeted pelvic floor exercises.

Coital Incontinence (Urinary Leakage That Can Occur During Intercourse)

Pelvic floor therapy addresses muscle weakness and improves control, reducing urinary leakage during intercourse.

Increased Frequency of Voiding During the Day and Night

Physiotherapy can train the bladder and pelvic floor muscles to decrease the frequency of urination during the day and night.

Nerve Irritation or Pinching

Pelvic floor therapy alleviates symptoms of nerve irritation or pinching by promoting muscle relaxation and improving overall pelvic health.

Pudendal Neuralgia – Pain in the Groin Area That Is Increased With Sitting

Physiotherapy techniques help reduce pudendal neuralgia pain by addressing muscle tension and improving pelvic alignment.

Weak Core Stabilization & Muscle Control

Strengthening the pelvic floor through physiotherapy enhances core stability and muscle control, benefiting overall physical health.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic floor therapy can support and strengthen the muscles, helping manage symptoms and improve quality of life in pelvic organ prolapse cases.

Pain With Intercourse

Physiotherapy addresses muscle tightness and improves pelvic floor function, reducing pain experienced during intercourse.

Pain in the Pelvic Region

Pelvic floor therapy can alleviate various types of pelvic pain through targeted exercises and muscle relaxation techniques.

Vulvar and Vaginal Pain

Physiotherapy helps reduce vulvar and vaginal pain by addressing muscle tension and promoting healthy pelvic floor function.

Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help manage symptoms of interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome by improving muscle function and reducing discomfort.

Frequent UTIs

Strengthening the pelvic floor through physiotherapy can help prevent frequent urinary tract infections by promoting better bladder control and health.

Pain or Preparation for Birth

Physiotherapy helps manage pain and prepares the pelvic floor for childbirth, promoting a smoother birthing process.

Postpartum Care

Postpartum pelvic floor therapy aids in recovery by addressing muscle weakness, pain, and improving overall pelvic health after childbirth.

Low Back, Hip Pain, Pelvic Pain, Deep Glute Pain, SIJ Pain

Pelvic floor therapy alleviates pain in the lower back, hips, pelvis, deep gluteal area, and SIJ through targeted exercises and muscle strengthening.

Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Muscle Separation)

Physiotherapy helps treat diastasis recti, manage pain, and improve pelvic floor muscle function post-childbirth.

Not Just Kegels!

So often with pelvic floor dysfunction it is assumed that the pelvic floor is weak and needs lots and lots of kegels (pelvic floor contraction) to strengthen it again. However, kegels can be the opposite of what your body needs! To function properly, the pelvic floor needs to be able to produce a strong contraction, relax fully, coordinate the contraction appropriately, and work together with the core and diaphragm. Our goal is to find the root of your symptoms, and take a full-body approach to help treat your symptoms and prevent them from happening again.

Pelvic Floor FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about pelvic floor physiotherapy. If you have more questions, contact us!

What is your pelvic floor?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissues that span the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles form a hammock-like structure that supports the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus (in women), prostate (in men), and rectum. The pelvic floor muscles attach from the pubic bone in the front to the tailbone at the back, and from one sitting bone to the other, forming a supportive sling.

What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy aims to assess and treat the muscles in and around the pelvis to improve overall function. Treatment is individualized and can include manual therapy, corrective exercises, and lifestyle modifications

A unique part of pelvic floor assessment and treatment is the internal exam. An internal exam of the pelvic floor muscles allows the physiotherapist to determine if the pelvic floor is weak or strong, tight or lacking tension, or symmetrical or asymmetrical. An internal exam is not a mandatory part of treatment, however it does provide a unique window into pelvic floor function that is otherwise inaccessible.

What can I expect?

During the initial visit, your physiotherapist will take a detailed history of your condition. They will also perform an external exam of not only your pelvic floor, but also posture, range of motion, and core strength. You and your physiotherapist will decide if an internal exam is appropriate at that time, so the pelvic floor function can be better assessed and treated.

Who can benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Individuals experiencing urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, postnatal recovery, pelvic organ prolapse, and conditions like interstitial cystitis or pudendal neuralgia can benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy.

How often should I attend pelvic floor physiotherapy sessions?

The frequency of sessions depends on your individual condition and treatment plan. Typically, sessions may start weekly and then gradually decrease as your condition improves.

Is pelvic floor physiotherapy painful?

While some techniques may cause mild discomfort, pelvic floor physiotherapy is generally not painful. The therapist will work within your comfort level to ensure a positive experience.

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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy