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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy St. John's

What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy ?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy (PFPT) is a specialized branch of physiotherapy involving internal and external assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles. Those muscles are located between the hip bones and the sacrum, and they serve as a bowl to support the pelvic organs including the bladder, colon and uterus.

When you have pelvic floor dysfunction, your pelvic muscles can’t relax or work together the way they should. If these muscles can’t relax, only tighten, you may have:

  • Constipation
  • Peeing frequently
  • Trouble controlling your bowels or urine, leading to leaks
  • Pain during sex in women
  • Erectile dysfunction in men

Some people hesitate to talk about pelvic floor issues, even with their primary care provider. They incorrectly assume that their symptoms are normal and that they need to live with their conditions. It’s important to normalize this conversation and not suffer in silence.

Get started with Monastery Health today.

Find your downtown St. John’s physiotherapist and make an appointment.