Pelvic Floor Issues
The pelvic floor is the collection of muscles, nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue, and other organs in and around the pelvis. A strong, healthy pelvic floor is crucial for both bowel and bladder continence. However, surgery, aging, and other issues can lead to pelvic floor issues. These issues include loss of complete control over the bowels and/or bladder along with pelvic organ prolapse – the protrusion of the bladder and other organs into the vagina.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Functions
These “Superhero” muscles are shaped like a bowl at the bottom of our abdominal container and perform the following critical duties:
- Support our internal organs (bladder and rectum, uterus in women, prostate in men)
- Act as a STOP and GO light for bladder and bowel function
- Have a major impact on our sexual function
- Stabilize our spine as they work with deep core muscles
- Help our circulatory system get the blood and other body fluids from the legs back towards the heart
The PhysioActive Approach
Pelvic floor issues are common among women of all ages. It is a condition that is embarrassing and has a big impact on your quality of life. You can regain control of your bladder and sexual function and enjoyment with treatment from our team. Our team is deeply experienced with effective physiotherapy options for all pelvic floor issues.
At Physioactive, we have pelvic floor physiotherapists who are dedicated to providing our female patients with outstanding professional care at every stage of their lives. Their expertise covers a broad spectrum of women’s health conditions ranging from incontinence to pre- and post-natal care. Only a specially trained physiotherapist, who has advanced education on pelvic floor physiotherapy and who is also registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, is permitted to perform pelvic floor physiotherapy.
Let us help you with individualized care tailored to your unique needs as a woman. 
We can treat sensitive areas and issues related to:
- Pelvic Pain Conditions (as a result of pelvic dysfunction)
- Vestibulodynia
- Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
- Vulvodynia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Health
We have expert female physiotherapists who specialize in compassionate use treatment for pelvic floor issues. Therapy consists of pelvic muscle strengthening and learning control of these muscles. We want to help you experience a reduction of symptoms in a respectful and private setting. Contact us now to start on your road to recovery and reclaim your active, social lifestyle.
Aparna Brahma, Reg. PT, MSc. PT. Medical Acupuncture Provider, MCPA
Physiotherapist
Aparna Brahma is a Registered PT practicing in Canada since 2008. She is a certified Acupuncture provider and Pelvic health physiotherapist licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She is a dedicated member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.Aparna graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India in 2004. With the intent of having a better understanding of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system of the human body, she decided to pursue post-graduation from Western University, London ON. Her research involved studying age-related changes with exercise in residents of Long Term Care facilities. She graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2007 upon which she set foot into the private healthcare system.In her several years of clinical experience, Aparna places patient education to be of paramount importance. She notices a positive prognosis in her patient’s health condition and steady compliance with treatments with a “patient-invested” approach. She stands by the quote “It’s never too late to start” and always encourages her patients for taking their first step towards improved quality of life no matter where the starting point is.Aparna believes that "Learning stops when intent stops". In her quest to continue her education, she has recently completed Level 2 certification in Pelvic Health and has been providing treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction such as incontinence and prolapse. She has adopted a multi-factorial treatment protocol to bring a global change in her client's health condition.Due to the continued demand for our pelvic health program. Addressing all the concerns of pain, incontinence, and dysfunction. Aparna continues to develop her post-graduate skills in this regard. Aparna works with other practitioners to maximize the health of our clients.
