Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Pessary 101
Our trained physiotherapists can fit a pessary to help alleviate your symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
The therapists at our Orleans physiotherapy clinic can help new mothers prevent and manage prenatal and postpartum hip, back and pelvis pain with a variety of physiotherapy treatment options.
THIS SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SISTER LOCATIONS: Nepean • Stittsville
Many women experience an onset of back, hip or pelvic pain during pregnancy or following delivery. This is the result of the many hormonal changes that take place in the body throughout pregnancy and afterwards, as well as the laxity of the ligaments and the changes in posture due to weight gain during pregnancy.
In addition, second or subsequent pregnancies can mean added stress and strain on the joints for women who are also caring for and lifting young toddlers day to day.
Our trained physiotherapists can fit a pessary to help alleviate your symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
Physiotherapy help new mother recover after childbirth, both for normal and extreme symptoms.
If you are experiencing any of the above problems either during or after your pregnancy, physiotherapy can help. Treatment will begin with a detailed evaluation to determine the problems contributing to your pain/dysfunction.
There are a variety of ways that physiotherapists can help expectant mothers prepare for labour and delivery, make the process safer and healthier, and help them heal afterwards. These generally fall into two categories:
Post delivery reconditioning involves safely and progressively returning to pre-pregnancy and/or delivery function for the various body parts most affected by pregnancy, labour and delivery.
An active core strengthening program, including specific pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises will be provided for those experiencing back/pelvic dysfunction, to ensure that you recover the necessary strength needed to meet the multiple demands of motherhood.
Your therapist will educate you on how to alleviate pain and discomfort through positioning, posture, or the use of taping or pelvic supports. Additional treatments may include heat, myofascial release, acupuncture, massage, stretches and joint mobilizations.
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