Pelvic physiotherapy focuses mainly on the pelvic region and the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of pelvic dysfunctions, pelvic floor disorders, and/or pelvic symptoms.
Developing, restoring, and returning maximum movement and function to women and men suffering from urinary, fecal, gynecological, and sexual symptoms is one of the main priorities and objectives, as is the monitoring and treatment of vaginal prolapse in women and post-prostatectomy in men, both pre- and post-operatively.
Most Frequent Problems
- Urinary dysfunction (urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, difficulty emptying the bladder);
- Fecal dysfunction (fecal incontinence, flatus incontinence (gas), difficulty defecating, or incomplete emptying)
- Vaginal prolapse (feeling of heaviness or pain in the pelvic, lumbar, or abdominal region);
- Pelvic and/or perineal pain, menstrual pain, and sexual dysfunction (pain during sexual intercourse, reduced vaginismus)
What We Do
In a pelvic physiotherapy session, we prioritize listening. Your medical history is important in the assessment, counseling, and treatment process. We ask questions about your gynecological, obstetric, menstrual, and sexual history. We seek to understand certain habits that may influence pelvic health, such as diet, intestinal and urinary health, lifestyle, among other health issues and medication.
Afterwards, we do some physical tests to check how well your lower back, pelvis, and hips move. We also do external tests to check your abdominal, lower back, pelvic, and hip muscles. Only after the external evaluation of the muscles, fascia, and joints will we proceed to the internal evaluation of the perineum and pelvic floor to assess areas of tension or pain in the muscles, ligaments, and fascia, and evaluate muscle activity and relaxation. This evaluation is optional.
