Pelvic Health Evaluation
Evaluation may include:
- Postural assessment
- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue structures of the pelvic floor
- Pelvic floor examination (Partial insertion of a finger to palpate the internal structures of the vagina. This is done gently and professionally with gloved hands. This is not done without consent from the patient.)
- Muscle strength
- Skin inspection (scarring, colour, etc.)
- Neurodymanics testing
- Evaluation of the diastus recti in pregnant women
Treatment
Depending on what is found on evaluation, the following could be treatment options:
- Pelvic floor motor control exercises/Kegel exercises:
Kegels are difficult to perform correctly without biofeedback and coaching. Research shows about half of women who do Kegels exercises after brief verbal instruction perform them incorrectly! We will be able to coach you correctly.
- Mobilisation of vaginal and neural tissue
- Connective tissue manipulation in and around pelvic region
- Scar tissue mobilisation (from C-section, episiotomy, tear during birth process, or from surgery)
- Neural tissue mobilisation
- Bowel movement re-training with correct voiding positions
- Relaxation exercises
- Correct breathing exercises
- Posture re-education
- Pilates
