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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Calgary Downtown
What Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
What Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Can Help With
Pelvic health physiotherapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Prenatal care for pain management, activity modification, and preparation for delivery
- Postpartum recovery including return to activity, pelvic floor rehabilitation, scar management, and diastasis recti
- Pelvic pain with movement, daily activities, or sexual intercourse
- Urinary concerns such as leakage, urgency, or frequent urination
- Bowel concerns including constipation, straining, or control difficulties
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Rehabilitation before or after pelvic surgery
- Pain or dysfunction following hysterectomy, prostate surgery, or endometriosis treatment
Many of these issues are common but not normal. With guided physiotherapy, education, and exercise, you can restore strength, comfort, and control.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first pelvic health session is a 60 minute one on one appointment in a private treatment room.
We begin with a thorough conversation about your history, symptoms, and goals. You will also receive a questionnaire in advance to help identify your main concerns.
Your assessment may include:
- Evaluation of your hips, low back, and abdominal coordination
- External assessment of pelvic alignment and muscle activation
- Internal assessment if appropriate and only with your informed written and verbal consent
The internal assessment helps your physiotherapist understand tone, strength, and coordination of the pelvic floor. If you prefer not to have an internal exam, that is completely fine. Your care plan will always respect your comfort and priorities.
How Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Works
Your physiotherapist will create a progressive plan tailored to your condition and comfort level, which may include:
- Pelvic floor strengthening or relaxation exercises
- Manual therapy for muscles, joints, or scar tissue
- Education on bladder and bowel habits
- Movement retraining and breathing coordination
- Home exercise and lifestyle strategies to support progress
All sessions are private and one on one to ensure a comfortable, supportive environment where sensitive concerns can be discussed openly.
Assessment-Driven Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pre and Post Natal Pelvic Health
Prenatal Care
Pelvic health physiotherapy during pregnancy can help manage pain and prepare your body for delivery. This may include strategies to:
- Relieve pressure or pain in the pelvis, hips, or back
- Address urinary leakage or abdominal separation
- Improve pelvic floor control and awareness for childbirth.
Postpartum Recovery
Online Pelvic Health Consultations
Who We Help
Pelvic health physiotherapy can benefit:
- Women during or after pregnancy
- Men following prostate or pelvic surgery
- People with pelvic, hip, or low back pain linked to muscle dysfunction
- Anyone experiencing bladder, bowel, or sexual pain concerns
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FAQ
Questions
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Here are some of the common questions our Calgary patients ask about how Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
works, what to expect, and how it can help you move and feel better.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
Is an internal exam required?
When can I start after having a baby?
Do you treat men?
Is pelvic health physiotherapy covered by insurance?
Yes. Most extended health insurance plans cover physiotherapy when provided by a Registered Physiotherapist.
We direct bill to all major national insurers and to most group and specialty benefit providers, including Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life Financial, Manulife, Green Shield Canada, and Desjardins Insurance.
Direct billing means we submit your claim for you at the time of your visit. You’re only responsible for any amount not covered by your plan.
What areas of Calgary do you serve?
We’re located in Downtown Calgary in Stephen Avenue Place, connected to the Plus-15 network.
We commonly see patients from nearby inner-city communities including Beltline, Mission, Kensington, Sunnyside, Hillhurst, Mount Royal, Eau Claire, East Village, and surrounding Calgary neighbourhoods.
Patients also travel to us from across the city for specialized physiotherapy and one-on-one care.
How to Get Started
