Frequently Asked Questions about Pelvic Health:
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1. What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
   
   It is physiotherapy to strength and relax the muscle of the pelvic floor.   A Pelvic Health Physiotherapist has completed specialized courses after graduation which include internal and external techniques to evaluate the function of these muscles.   The therapist will assess your ability to contract and relax these muscles and coordinate them with the other core muscles.   The joints and muscles of the low back, hip and SI joints will also be assessed.
   
   
2. What condition can be treated by Pelvic Health Therapists?
   
   Any of the conditions listed below can be treated:​​​​
   - Incontinence
   - Chronic Pelvic Pain
   - Chronic Prostatitis
   ​- Piriformis Syndrome
   ​​- Coccydynia (sore tail bone)
   ​​- Endometriosis
   ​​- Vulvodynia
   ​​- Vestibulodynia
   ​​- Vaginsmus
   ​​- Dyspareunia
   ​​- Insterstitial Cystitis
   ​​- Pudendal Neuralgia
   ​​- Levator Ani Syndrome
   ​​- Proctalgia Funax
   ​​- Urethral Syndrome
   ​​- Bladder Sphincter Dysenergia
   
   
3. Will I need an internal exam?
   
   An internal pelvic assessment is the best way to properly assess what is happening with muscles, organs, and connective tissue of the pelvis so it is usually recommended.  However, if you are uncomfortable with this, talk to your physiotherapist about pros and cons and decide if it is something that can wait. 
   
   
4. Is a Pelvic Health Therapist specialty trained?
   
   Yes, all Pelvic Health Therapists take specialty courses to provide this care.  The College of Physiotherapists require that the therapists are rostered to perform this service.
   
   
5. How should I prepare for my first appointment?
   
   You will be sent some intake forms to gather the necessary medical history, please complete these prior to attending.   Please bring any diagnostic reports with you, these may include blood work, MRIs, or other testing.  We do not need to see the images; the reports are preferred.   If you do not have them, do not worry, we can ask your family doctor or OBGYN.   We will take care of everything else.   We have draping and gowns if you need them.
   
   
6. Does my health insurance cover Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?
   
    If you have physiotherapy coverage through extended healthcare benefits, then your pelvic health care will be covered under that heading as all care is delivered by a registered physiotherapist.   We do suggest that you check the amount of coverage you have, if there is a co-payment, or if you require a doctor’s prescription to access coverage.  
   
   
7. Do I need a doctor’s prescription?
   
   Not to access a physiotherapist.   Physiotherapists are direct access practitioners meaning that we are allowed to assess you with a prescription.   Sometimes insurance will ask you to have one.

Call us at 905 257-3456 to book an appointment with a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist.

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