Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in NW Calgary
Leaking, pressure, pelvic pain, postpartum changes — these are common, but they're not something you simply have to live with. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is the evidence-based first-line treatment.
Why Patients Choose Us
The details that matter when you need expert care.
Certified pelvic health training
Specialized post-graduate certification in pelvic floor rehabilitation.
First-line, evidence-based care
Guidelines recommend pelvic floor physio before surgical options for many conditions.
Private, comfortable setting
One-on-one sessions in a private treatment room, always at your pace and with your consent.
Prenatal & postpartum
Pregnancy prep, birth recovery, diastasis recti, and safe return to exercise.
Men's pelvic health too
Support for post-prostatectomy incontinence, pelvic pain, and more.
Direct billing
Billed as physiotherapy under most extended health plans.
What is the pelvic floor — and why does it matter?
Your pelvic floor is a basket of muscles spanning the bottom of the pelvis. It supports your organs, controls your bladder and bowel, stabilizes your core, and plays a key role in sexual function. Like any muscle group, it can become weak, overactive, or poorly coordinated — and when it does, the symptoms can affect every part of daily life.
Conditions we treat
- Stress incontinence — leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise
- Urgency and frequency — always knowing where the nearest bathroom is
- Pelvic organ prolapse — heaviness or pressure symptoms
- Pelvic pain — including pain with intimacy, tailbone pain, and persistent pelvic girdle pain
- Pregnancy-related concerns — back and pelvic pain, birth preparation
- Postpartum recovery — healing after vaginal or caesarean birth, diastasis recti, return to running and lifting
- Men's pelvic health — incontinence after prostate surgery, chronic pelvic pain
What to expect at your assessment
Your physiotherapist starts with a thorough conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals — much of the picture comes from this alone. With your informed consent, assessment may include an internal examination, the most accurate way to evaluate pelvic floor muscle function; external-only approaches are always available if you prefer. You're in control at every step.
Treatment typically includes individualized pelvic floor muscle training (it's much more than "do your Kegels" — many patients actually need to learn to relax the pelvic floor), breathing and pressure-management strategies, manual therapy, bladder retraining, and a graded return to the activities you love.
Why this matters
Urinary incontinence affects people of every age and gender — and high-quality evidence shows pelvic floor muscle training resolves or significantly improves it for the majority who complete a program. You don't need to accept leaking as normal after childbirth or with age. Book a confidential assessment at our Nolan Hill clinic, open 7 days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about this service.
Is an internal exam required?
No. An internal exam is the most accurate way to assess pelvic floor function, but it's always optional and only done with your informed consent. External assessment and treatment approaches are available, and you can change your mind at any time.
When should I start pelvic floor physio after giving birth?
A check-in around 6 weeks postpartum (after your physician clearance) is ideal for most, though we can address pain, positioning, and gentle early strategies sooner. It's also never too late — we treat postpartum concerns years after delivery.
Do men benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Absolutely. Pelvic floor physio is strongly supported for post-prostatectomy incontinence and helps many men with chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms.
How many sessions does pelvic floor physio take?
Most patients attend every 2-4 weeks over about 3-6 months while progressing a home program. Many notice meaningful change within the first month.
Is pelvic floor physiotherapy covered by insurance?
Yes — it's billed as physiotherapy under your extended health plan, and we direct bill most major insurers.
Ready to start your recovery?
Open 7 days a week in Nolan Hill, NW Calgary — with direct billing to most insurers.
Call 587-355-3555