Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy FAQs

Who benefits from pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is beneficial to anyone. At Maud Medical Clinic in Calgary, we specialize in vaginal health and wellness. Pelvic floor physical therapy assists in the treatment of pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, pelvic dysfunction, bowel incontinence, constipation, bladder control, injury after child birth or an accident, and organ prolapse.

What can I expect from pelvic floor physical therapy?

At Maud Medical Clinic, we believe that knowledge is power, therefore pelvic floor physiotherapy treatments are highly educational and informative. Your physiotherapist will work with you to understand your condition, and explain and guide you through recovery. Building a trusting relationship with your physical therapist is ideal and it is better to keep the same therapist for the continuity of treatment.

If you are uncomfortable at any time with what your physiotherapist is doing, it is important that you know you can terminate treatment at anytime. As physiotherapists we aim to create an environment where you feel safe and are encouraged to speak up when you are uncomfortable.

Does Maud offer pre-natal and post-partum pelvic floor physiotherapy?

There are so many benefits to seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist prior to becoming pregnant. Your therapist can teach you about your body, provide pelvic exercises so you can best prepare for pregnancy.

Pre-natal pelvic floor physical therapy should not be preformed until you are 12 weeks into your pregnancy.

Post-partum pelvic floor physiotherapy should not be preformed until at least 6 weeks after the delivery of your baby.

In pelvic floor physiotherapy, must I receive internal examination?

Yes, ideally you should expect internal and external examination. All treatments are in a private room with a female pelvic floor physiotherapist. You are welcome to bring a partner / friend with you for support.

Maud Medical Clinic is one of a few clinics in Calgary that offers EMSELLA By Maud, a treatment that helps strengthen the pelvic floor to treat incontinence and sexual function. This is a popular treatment for those that do not want to remove clothes or receive internal examinations.

Is pelvic floor physiotherapy covered by Alberta provincial healthcare?

Physiotherapy services are not covered by Provincial Healthcare at this time.

Should you have private health insurance or a health spending account, Maud Medical Clinic offers direct billing to your insurance provider.

What is the wait time for pelvic floor physiotherapy in Calgary?

Experienced pelvic floor physiotherapists most often have a wait time of 4-8 weeks.

At Maud Medical, we are proud to offer the top pelvic floor physiotherapists in Calgary.

It is important to book your follow up appointments right away to ensure you stay on track with your recovery and secure your spot with our physiotherapist.