Pelvic Floor Physio

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

What is Urinary Incontinence?

You are not alone!

Leakage and painful sex can be embarrassing to talk about, but did you know that approximately 3.5 million Canadians over the age of 40 experience accidental urine leakage?.... and most of them do not seek help.

Leaking is NOT a normal part of aging despite all those ads for incontinence products.

You should NOT be suffering through this. It will negatively affect your emotional, physical and social health. Loneliness, stress and embarrassment can result from incontinence, even if it is mild.

If you can't run, jump or walk anymore because of leaking, or are too worried about going out with your friends then it is time for you to look after your pelvic floor muscles!

Just imagine for a minute how alarmed you would be if instead of your pelvic muscles not doing their job it was your leg muscles that suddenly stopped supporting you. You would seek medical help right away.

There are four types of incontinence:

1. Stress - urine leaking from pressure on it such as coughing or sneezing.

2. Urge - an overactive bladder contracts and causes the need to urinate to come on too fast

3. Overflow - overfilled bladder creates a constant dribble

4. Functional - poor mobility makes it hard to get the the bathroom on time (often with seniors)

What Can Make Incontinence Worse?

Pregnancy & childbirth
Menopause
Obesity
Enlarged prostate in men (we do not provide male Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, but can confidentially help you find a Physio)

The pelvic floor that controls the outflow of urine (like a tap) is a group of muscles that can become weak, too tight or lose their speed (see excellent VIDEO below).

Because these are muscles they can be trained to work again! Pelvic floor (pelvic health) Physiotherapy is a specialized area that is proven to be highly effective in treating urinary incontinence.

In some cases there is an additional need for medication or surgery, but this is rare and should NOT be your first line of treatment.

Chat with our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in a:

confidential, private room if you need more information before making a decision for a short, FREE consult
All treatments are private and administered by a Specially trained and Rostered Physiotherapist

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Would You Benefit from pelvic health Physiotherapy?

Please reach us at clarksonphysio@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your questions.

You may also ask to speak confidentially with our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.

Do You Answer YES to Any of the Following?

Do you urinate more than 8 times/day?

Do you have difficulty initiating urination?

Do you have burning with urination?

Do you feel that you have not emptied your bladder after urinating?

Do you experience any urine loss (with cough/sneeze or on way to bathroom)?

Do you feel pelvic pressure?

Do you have less than one bowel movement every 3 days?

Do you have to strain or facilitate to have a bowel movement?

Is you stool lumpy/hard or have cracks in it?

Do you have pain during or after a bowel movement?

Do you experience painful intercourse?

Do you experience pelvic pain?

Do you have pelvic pain with sitting?

Have You Been Diagnosed with Any Pelvic Health Issue?

Book Online with Ulia Shakeel, PT, or call and ask to speak to speak with her

What If I Feel Uncomfortable Discussing This?

Please call and ask to speak to Ulia Shakeel, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. The call is confidential and free. She will help you book your appointment, and ease your concerns.

Your Pelvic Floor is Precious!

What is Pelvic Floor/Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?