November 19, 2020 - Pelvic Floor & Women's Health Workshop
Presented by: Nadia Philipenko BSc Kin, MPT          

Have you heard about the pelvic floor? What do you know about your own pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a network of muscles, ligaments, and tissue, which together make up the floor of the pelvis or core. The pelvic floor has an integral role in core system function, working cohesively with the pelvis, low back, diaphragm, and abdomen.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy involves the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction.  Assessment is detailed and can include the following areas: lifestyle, neurological function, mobility and muscle strength, joint biomechanics, movement strategies, and breathing.
 
Many pelvic floor-related issues can be associated with weak or overly tense pelvic floor muscles, core system imbalance, and regional compensations. 
 
Who would benefit from Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy? If you identify with or experience any of the following, you will benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy:

• Individuals of any level of physical activity or exercise training: Safety clearance, exercise modification and progression with core considerations
• Pregnancy or childbirth: Prevention is key! Pregnancy and childbirth put extra pressure strain on the core and pelvic floor, which can be minimized with correct pelvic floor system function
• Muscle weakness: pelvic floor, hip or abdominal muscle strength; diastasis recti (Separation of abdominal muscles)
• Incontinence: 1 in 3 women leak urine when they don’t want to, or when they cough, sneeze, laugh, lift, or exercise; some experience a sense of urgency to urinate
• Nocturia (waking multiple times a night to urinate)
• Vaginal Prolapse
• Pain in the back, pelvis, hips, knees, feet

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Pelvic Floor & Women's Health Workshop
By Nadia Philipenko BSc Kin, MPT
Where: Mackie Physiotherapy Gym
When: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM

Workshop Details
This workshop will help you develop a clear understanding of what the pelvic floor is and its primary functions, as well as common dysfunctions and what you can do about it.

As always, there will be promotional offers for those in attendance! We hope to hear from you and any friends that would enjoy an evening of entertainment and virtual education.