Pelvic physiotherapy

Pelvic physiotherapy specialises in treating symptoms of and around the pelvis. The lower back, the abdomen and organs and muscles located in the pelvic region are therefore also included.

It is often thought that pelvic physiotherapy is only for women. However, men and children can also be helped well with problems in the pelvic region.

Sometimes shame prevents people from going to the doctor or therapist, but this is not necessary. Problems in the pelvic region are common, and many symptoms can be resolved by means of targeted therapy.

Problems for which pelvic physiotherapy can help include incontinence, pelvic instability, instability of the lower back, problems during intercourse, and pain in the lower abdomen.

Treatment by a pelvic physiotherapist

Inside the pelvis there are many muscles that are important for the support of, for example, the uterus and the bladder. Because of that, exercises will often be done during pelvic physiotherapy to strengthen these muscles when they are too weak. The emphasis can also be on relaxing these muscles when they are too tense.

In addition to teaching exercises, the pelvic physiotherapist can also inform and advise about posture, toilet use, and eating and drinking habits.

During the treatment, special myofeedback equipment is sometimes used that measures the activity of the pelvic floor muscles.

A pelvic physiotherapist often works in a private practice but can also work in a hospital. Pelvic physiotherapists usually collaborate with GPs, gynaecologists, and midwives.

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