Internal Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
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Internal pelvic floor physiotherapy. The internal portion involves your physiotherapist inserting one or two gloved fingers into the vaginal canal or one finger is inserted into the rectum in order to access the front and back portions of the pelvic floor muscles. With emg biofeedback small external electrodes are placed on the skin of the pelvic floor muscles near the groin and close to the vaginal or rectal opening. Our therapist has training in performing internal and external pelvic floor assessment and management. Usually people with pelvic floor syndromes get relief with pelvic floor physical therapy because of that muscular skeletal involvement she says.
Pelvic floor dysfunction is diagnosed by specially trained doctors and physiotherapists by using internal and external hands on or manual techniques to evaluate the function of the pelvic floor muscles. To treat your pelvic floor internally the therapist may insert a finger or an appropriate instrument in the vagina or rectum to massage the muscles and connective tissue directly and to release trigger points. An internal vaginal or rectal electrode probe can also be used if needed. Internal examination helps a pt ot get a full sense of the strength and flexibility of your pelvic floor muscles ligaments and fascia.
They are assessing your pelvic floor strength tone laxity coordination and connective tissue. For men and some women the exam is done rectally. Pelvic health physiotherapy also called pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to treat the tissues nerves and muscles in the pelvic region. Often a physiotherapist will begin offering pelvic floor physiotherapy services after completing an introductory course that includes training in internal vaginal and rectal examination and treatment.
The pelvic region is the area between your belly button and your thighs. Our physiotherapy treatment may include specific exercises to strengthen or relax pelvic floor muscles motor control and core muscle re training visceral and somatic mobilization techniques education and lifestyle modifications. There is currently no specific pelvic floor physiotherapy curriculum offered in canada and course content differs between providers. Emg biofeedback is a useful tool for those who are not good candidates or unwilling to undergo an internal exam.