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Also known as physical therapy, pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on exercising the muscles located at the foundation of the pelvis. These muscles surround most viscera, assist in the regulation of micturition and defecation, and have a connection with sexual instinct.
It always aims to improve the muscles, the muscles that may have been impacted by surgery, childbirth, or undergoing a natural deterioration due to old age. Some of the elements are workouts and methods that help control muscles and reduce pain. It can also benefit body position and strengthen abdominal muscles effectively, thus improving the general health of an individual.
This involves the involuntary leakage of urine due to a weak pelvic floor, which cannot effectively support the bladder. It may occur during activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercising, which increases abdominal pressure.
Pelvic pain, whether sharp or dull and long-standing, generally relates to the state of or dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles. This pain can be worse when sitting or standing for long and maybe limiting to activities in daily living.
Irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and fecal incontinence characterize the defecation disorder when the pelvic floor muscles are weak. It generally results in a low quality of life and may bring about discomfort or embarrassment.
Issues such as painful intercourse, erectile dysfunction, or reduced sensation can arise from weakened or overly tight pelvic floor muscles. These conditions can affect intimate relationships and personal confidence.
Feeling a bulge in the vagina or rectum or the sensation of pressure or heaviness suggests a prolapse, where pelvic organs slip out of their normal position due to weak pelvic support. This can also lead to visible changes in the structure of the pelvic area.
Babies born through vaginal deliveries can pull or rupture pelvic floor muscles, leaving the area less supportive and less empowered to contract. This is more frequent following multiple deliveries or if a large baby is born, for instance, through a breech presentation.
The tone of the muscles diminishes with age. Therefore, the strength of the muscles of the pelvic floor is also reduced. It can be a natural decline in a sense, and one becomes more vulnerable to developing pelvic floor disorders as one age.
Operations affecting the pelvic area, which include hysterectomy, may result in impaired muscle and nervous control in the pelvic floor. The rehabilitation after such surgeries can need reintervention of the pelvic floor muscles.
Excessive body weight increases pressure on pelvic organs, straining the pelvic floor muscles. This additional pressure can exacerbate issues like incontinence and prolapse.
Sports or activities that involve repetitive impact, like running or jumping, can stress and weaken the pelvic floor over time. Athletes in high-impact sports may need specific training to strengthen the pelvic floor to prevent damage.
This technique involves the application of mild electrical currents to the pelvic floor muscles, which helps strengthen these muscles and improve control. It is particularly effective in restoring muscle function post-surgery or childbirth. Patients often experience improvements in both urinary and fecal incontinence.
Localized parts of the patient’s tight muscles in the pelvic floor are compressed through tightly placed pressure. The technique deals with the muscle tender point that is most likely to cause pain and limited mobility.
This technique is performed slowly and gradually to compress the pelvic fasciae with the added aim of making the muscles tender. It is effective, especially for patients who may feel pain during physical activity or during long hours of sitting down.
Using sound waves, this treatment gives a heat sensation that reaches through the latter part of the pelvic muscles to lessen pain. This therapy is employed to cure inflammation that would often be attributed to pelvic muscle strains or injury.
When used to direct sound waves into the pelvic region, this therapy helps to increase blood flow and considerably enhance the repair of tissues, as well as muscle and bone. Shockwave therapy is useful for various chronic pathologies, such as various types of pelvic pain and erectile dysfunction.
This technique focuses on increasing flexibility and fluid motion in the pelvic joints. Gently mobilizing these joints, helps correct misalignments and improves functional movements, essential for daily activities.
This technique uses sensors and visual or auditory cues to help patients become more aware of their pelvic floor muscle activity. It helps individuals learn to properly engage and relax these muscles, which is beneficial for conditions like incontinence and pelvic pain disorders.
Focused breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing, help to reduce tension in the pelvic floor muscles. These techniques are particularly useful for individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction linked to stress or overactive muscles.
This hands-on therapy involves gentle massage and stretching of the soft tissues surrounding the pelvic floor. It helps release muscle tightness, improve circulation, and reduce pain caused by fascial restrictions.
Targeted exercises that strengthen or relax the pelvic floor muscles are based on a patient’s needs. This includes Kegels for strengthening and down-training techniques for patients with hypertonic (overactive) pelvic muscles. Functional exercises integrate core, hip, and lower back muscles to enhance overall stability and function.
It is now clear that pelvic floor disorder is not only a concern of physical health, as mental health is also affected. Every man and woman might feel a feeling of frustration, embarrassment, or even anxiety when coping with some conditions, for example, incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. Such symptoms may cause problems with roles and activities, low self-esteem, and sexual functioning.
Specifically, four vital aspects may be affected in women as several conditions, such as postpartum recovery, chronic pelvic pain, or prolapse, all lead to emotional suffering and an inability to enjoy life fully. Men may have erectile dysfunction or problems with urinary incontinence, which in turn causes them to avoid social contact.
These concerns are managed through pelvic floor physiotherapy, a body and mind exercise therapy approach. Through reducing the pain and recovery of muscular control, you are able to gain control, get a better quality of life, and reduce depression and anxiety.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy effectively handles discomfort and mobility issues related to pelvic health. Our experienced physiotherapists evaluate your situation and offer expert care to improve your pelvic health and overall well-being.
With specialized physiotherapy techniques and exercises, we help improve your quality of life. Our goal is to assist you in maintaining an active lifestyle and increasing your confidence in managing pelvic health concerns.
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At Turning Point Physical Therapy in Edmonton, we dedicate ourselves to your healing and recovery. Experience personalized physiotherapy tailored to your needs, integrating cutting-edge methods with compassionate attention. We are honoured to join you on your healing path.