Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Vancouver
Regain Pelvic Function & Control So You Can Live Confidently
Our registered physiotherapists provide assessment and treatment of conditions involving the pelvic floor muscles. Call us today to book an appointment to start improving your quality of life!
1-on-1 Personalized Care
Integrative Approach
Beautiful & Convient Location
Our Approach
For a lot of people, the function of the pelvic floor is not well understood. If asked to contract the pelvic floor muscles, the majority of people fail to engage the correct muscles.
A healthy pelvic floor needs to be able to contract and to relax when necessary and be strong enough to oppose the pressure coming from the internal forces pushing downward (intra-abdominal pressure). Pelvic floor rehabilitation aims to help clients properly recruit, strengthen and optimize their pelvic floor through methods such as verbal, manual, and proprioceptive feedback, Real-time Ultrasound, habit re-training and education, and customized exercise programs.
Common Conditions We Treat
- Leaking/stress urinary incontinence
- Urgency/over-active bladder
- Painful bladder/Interstitial Cystitis
- Bowel control concerns/constipation
- Nocturia (frequent urination at night)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA)
- Pain with intercourse (anal or vaginal)
- Contact/vulvar vestibulodynia or vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS)
- Coccydynia (painful tailbone)
- Prostate health/post-prostatectomy care; incontinence/prostatitis/prostatodynia
- Pubis symphysis dysfunction (PSD)/SIJ dysfunction
Pelvic Health is for Everyone
We are committed to helping our clients achieve their best possible health. Our team is here to provide education, support, and comprehensive services tailored to the individual’s needs. We look forward to helping you achieve your health goals!
Who can benefit from Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?
- All gender identities and expressions
- Pregnant women looking to minimize birthing complications
- Post-partum women
- Post-prostatectomy
- Clients who want to improve their pelvic floor function
- Clients with pubic, pelvic, tailbone, or lower back pain
- Clients experiencing pain with sexual activities or medical care
Meet Our Pelvic Floor Specialists
Learn more about the amazing team behind Reformotiv
Mon/Thurs 8am-2pm, Wed 1:30-7:30pm, Fri 12-6pm
Sean Lee
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy , Registered Physiotherapist
Tues 12-7pm and Thurs 10am-5pm
Mecca Clipsham
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy , Registered Physiotherapist
We Offer Direct Billing
You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your pelvic floor physiotherapy session. It is also recommended to wear clothing that allows easy access to the pelvic area for assessment and treatment. If an internal examination is warranted and consented to, sheets and appropriate draping will be provided by your Physiotherapist.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy should not be painful. At Reformotiv, your verbal and physical body’s consent to treatment will be honoured by your Physiotherapist. Your physiotherapist will work with you to ensure that the treatment is comfortable and effective.
The duration of a pelvic floor physiotherapy session varies depending on the patient’s condition and treatment plan. Typically, a session lasts 55 minutes for the initial assessment and 25-55 minutes for follow-up appointments.
During a pelvic floor physiotherapy session, your physiotherapist will perform a thorough medical history (including bowel and bladder function), discuss your concerns and goals, evaluation of your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan. The treatment may involve a range of exercises and techniques, including pelvic floor muscle exercises, manual therapy, and education on proper bladder and bowel habits.
The time it takes to see results from pelvic floor physiotherapy varies depending on the severity of the condition, the patient’s ability to integrate the cues and exercises into their daily life, and the patient’s overall response to treatment. Some patients may see improvements after only 1 session, while others may require more extended treatment.
Most extended health insurance plans cover physiotherapy services, including pelvic floor physiotherapy. However, coverage varies depending on the insurance provider and the patient’s plan. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to determine your coverage.
A referral from a doctor is not required to receive pelvic floor physiotherapy. However, some insurance providers may require a referral for coverage. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to determine your coverage requirements.
Ready to book an appointment?
Contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you improve your pelvic floor function. Our team is here to answer any questions you may have and provide the treatment you need.
