Lakeview Physiotherapy Blog

We now have the opportunity to customize aspects of standard pessaries to improve fit, feel, and function for our patients.

Here at Lakeview, we’re focusing on an important yet often overlooked aspect of menopause: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and the use of estrogen therapy.

Working with a physical therapist will enable you to maximize your recovery, help you decide if you need to wear a compression garment, and guide you in understanding your own personal risk factors.

Acupuncture can help the body prepare for labour and delivery by shortening the labour process and reducing the need for medical interventions.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy has been proven to help with menopause symptoms and in improving quality of life.

Moving with confidence, strength and ease, and understanding how to support your body as it heals is something physical therapy can help with.

MLDM is a gentle oil free massage aimed at specifically moving lymphatic fluid through an area of congestion or injury to promote healing and well being.

To better understand the interplay between stress and our pelvic muscles, we first need to learn how our bodies respond to stress.

Note to the wise, prevention is much less painful than trying to make gains once age-related decline becomes significant.

Menopause is a natural and transformative phase in a woman's life. While it can bring about various physical changes, pelvic floor issues don't have to be an inevitable part of the process.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy, a specialized approach to address pelvic health concerns, has emerged as an effective option for children struggling with constipation.

With PhysioYoga, you get the best of both worlds of using mindful yoga movements to help attain your physiotherapy goals!

Exercise during pregnancy in general can help with fatigue, can maintain or improve muscle strength and can also help improve mood and reduce postpartum depression.

In PART TWO let’s discuss what your pelvic floor physiotherapist considers when making an individualized plan with you as you return to movement and exercise.

If you think you may have nerve compression in your arms, please see a qualified medical professional, such as a registered physiotherapist, who can help you sort it out.