Whether you are getting ready for a mastectomy, a bone marrow transplant, or gynaecological surgery, knowledgeable planning during any stage of treatments can be very helpful in maximizing your outcomes.
An individualized assessment by a qualified pelvic floor physiotherapist can help answer your questions and give you an individualized plan based on your needs.
If you are having difficulty using your disc or cup a pelvic floor physiotherapist may be able to help.
Once your body reaches menopause bone loss increases. On average, a woman can lose 6% of bone in the first 3 years of menopause.
Persistent pain can be a problem for about 1/3 of individuals who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy. If you or someone you know has ongoing pain after breast cancer surgery it is important to determine what is the cause of your pain.
Lymph has a strong role in helping our bodies detoxify and fight disease.
A Sometimes un-POOP-ular Topic
When seeking treatment for dyspareunia it is important to find a practitioner who will listen to your concerns and will provide an effective treatment plan.
It is common for women to experience pain or discomfort in the pelvis during pregnancy.
Many patients find it helpful to write down their main concerns and questions before they come in. Your therapist will also ask additional questions may be about bowel/bladder habits, GI concerns, pain, intercourse/sexual activity, physical activity, stress, and sleep.
If your lateral elbow pain is not improving it is important to be assessed by a physiotherapist to help manage these factors.
Interview excerpt with Merrithew™ How this physiotherapy clinic is integrating Pilates into its treatment plan for pelvic health patients
If you have any questions about your baby’s head shape or neck muscles, please talk to your doctor, and book an appointment with one of our Pediatric Physiotherapists.
Studies show that the rate of cesarean sections in Canada continues to rise. This also means that as Pelvic health Physiotherapists we are also seeing an increasing number of patients that have had a cesarean section. Whether planned, or not, a cesarean comes with certain risks, and one of these is pain or dysfunction related to scar tissue.
From the snow covered sidewalks to the active lifestyle people enjoy in Calgary, injuries are bound to happen. Let’s chat about ankle sprains!
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