Physio Pelvic Floor Assessment

Pelvic floor tone strength and endurance.

Physio pelvic floor assessment.

At body logic physiotherapy pelvic health our pelvic health physiotherapists have completed advanced postgraduate training in the assessment of the pelvic floor muscles. Many people are unaware that physiotherapy can help with their pelvic floor problems. Pelvic health physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat the pelvic floor as well as the rest of the body similar to general physiotherapy. At holistic health physiotherapy i m a pelvic health and orthopaedic physiotherapist which means i assess how your pelvic floor muscles work together with the rest of your body and not just as a set.

We will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your condition including assessment of your ability to perform correct pelvic floor muscle contractions. If you are not seeing an alana obstetrician for your pregnancy you can still come in and see an alana physiotherapist for pelvic floor assessment at any stage after the first trimester. We have staff with specialist training that assess and treat this area treatment is effective in the majority of cases or we can refer on to the right person. If required to physiotherapist aileen would also discuss any further concerns with your bowel or bladder habits and provide you with a clear management plan and prescribe you with a tailored.

Research has shown that long term it s the pregnancy that is the main risk factor for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction due to the weight of the growing uterus directly down on the muscles and the hormonal changes that occur. We will always do our best to schedule your assessment alongside one of your antenatal appointments with your alana obstetrician. The pelvic floor physiotherapist can assess tone and strength prolapse and function. An internal pelvic assessment is the best way to properly assess what is happening with the muscles organs and connective tissue in the pelvis.

Whether you have concerns about leakage of urine are having pain with intercourse are planning to conceive or have already had a baby pelvic floor physiotherapy could be an option for you. The pelvic floor muscles pfm are found in the base of the pelvis. There are superficial muscles as well as the deep levator ani muscles. At a postnatal assessment the physiotherapist will assess your pelvic floor muscles.

Palpate the vagina for scars or and the tone of your vaginal tissues complete a vaginal prolapse assessment. This exam may be highly recommended for your particular problem. The physiotherapist will explain the pelvic floor or core muscle anatomy and describe each of the assessment options. Changes in their function and strength can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction such as urinary or faecal incontinence pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain.