Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is an evidence-based treatment for common conditions within the pelvis such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. A comprehensive subjective and objective evaluation is conducted to identify all the factors that are contributing to your symptoms. A treatment plan will be formulated with personalized short and long-term goals.
Common Conditions
- Incontinence (leaking with activity, laughing, sneezing, etc.)
- Sense of Urgency
- Frequent Urination day or night
- Difficulty Voiding
- Etc.
Pelvic Floor physiotherapy is effective in treating multiple conditions related to pain in the pelvic region:
- Painful Periods
- Painful Sexual Intercourse
- Back and Tailbone pain
- Persistent Pelvic Pain
- Etc.
Prenatal & Pregnancy:
- Any pain related to pregnancy (SI-joint, pubic symphysis, groin, back, etc.)
- Prevention exercises
- Safe core and pelvic floor strengthening exercises
- Perineum Massage to decrease chance of tears during delivery
- Etc.
Post-Natal:
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
- Post C-Section Rehabilitation
- Post Vaginal Delivery Rehabilitation
- Diastasis Recti
- Any pelvic pain caused by labor and delivery
- Etc.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Bladder, Uterus, or Rectum) can cause many symptoms:
- Bulge at the vaginal or rectal opening that can be seen or felt
- Feeling of heaviness or pressure in the perineal region
- Incomplete emptying of or difficulty evacuating the bladder or bowels
- Difficulty initiating urination
Meet our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Egda Escorcia
Registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist | FCAMPT
Egda completed her Honours Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry at the University of Toronto. Realizing she was most satisfied by the “human element” in her work, she changed paths and obtained her Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She has more than 10 years of experience working with patients across all age groups and with varying conditions. As a pelvic floor PT, she assists her patients with acute and chronic pelvic pain, incontinence, strengthening, pregnancy preparation and post-partum recovery.
Egda is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative
Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). This internationally recognized advanced
certification corresponds to the highest level of training in
orthopaedics.
Your First Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Visit
After you book your first appointment, you will be emailed 2 forms to completed (an intake form and a detailed symptom monitor form). Please fill them out online to the best of your knowledge and submit them before your appointment.
Your physiotherapy session will be with a registered pelvic floor physiotherapist in a comfortable private room. She will go through the assessment process with you and have you sign a consent form, but please know that if anything makes you uncomfortable, you can decline at any point during the session.
The initial assessment will include both an external and internal vaginal, and oftentimes rectal, exam. This is to ensure that the physiotherapist is able to determine any potential source of pain, muscle weakness, or other issue that may be present.
Treatment and exercises will be provided as well in the same session after the initial assessment has been completed.
Before your appointment, please make sure that you have digitally completed the 2 forms that were sent to you:
– Intake Form
– Female Symptom Monitor Form
Please bring any relevant medical prescription, note or imaging that you think might be helpful. You can wear clothing that is loose and comfortable. You are also more than welcome to bring a family member, or friend to your appointment, if needed.
A referral is not required from the GP or OB/GYN or midwife to see our physiotherapist. You may only need it if your specific insurance company requires it for coverage. We can direct bill most insurance companies.
You are able to come in for assessment or treatment if you are menstruating. It does not interfere with the exam or treatment, but this is up to your comfort and preference.