REIMER PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Women’s health physiotherapy is a sub -division of physiotherapy that specifically addresses symptoms or conditions experienced by women of all ages.
Myranda supports pregnant and post-partum women exercise safely and manage symptoms. She is also passionate about supporting women experiencing painful periods, endometriosis, and women during and after menopause.
You do not need to have symptoms to benefit from the education and support of a women’s health physio.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic health, also known as pelvic floor physical therapy further explores pelvic floor dysfunction or other symptoms related to the pelvic area, this includes surrounding joints, muscles and connective tissue.
The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in general includes a large range of assessment possibilities depending on stage of healing, indication, and goals of the client.
Options to help you learn more about your body and build on different factors may include, but are not limited to:
Movement Analysis
If you are having troubles or have questions about a specific exercise or movement in sport the most beneficial way to answer questions and improve is to address the source!
Movement analysis helps you learn more about what you may find helpful new strategies to support your end goal.
Supplemental exercises or movement will be provided to help you improve as well.
External Examination
External assessment of tissue and pelvic floor muscles might include hands-on assessment over clothes, as in the picture below, or on the skin which provides information about tissue healing post-partum. It may also include hands-off approaches, for example being
For example: You are unaware if when you lift your baby in the car seat or weights at the gym if you are bearing down. With consent, Myranda may provide hands-on assessment and feedback about your strategy that can help you make changes.
Internal Examination
Internal vaginal or rectal pelvic examinations from a certified pelvic health physiotherapist can provide you specific information about your pelvic floor muscles, pelvic organs and connective tissue.
Pelvic floor muscles have a number of important functions. The connective tissue and muscles can be affected during pregnancy, labor and delivery, secondary to menopause, and for other resources not specific to having a baby. Myranda will support you in the ways you think are best for you, and internal assessments are only one option for supporting you!
Abdominal Muscle Physiotherapy
During and after pregnancy, it is common to have questions about how your abdomen looks at rest and during exercise. Some women experience stretch marks, loose skin, or an appearance of budging in the abdomen with movement or exercise after birth.
You may have questions about what movements are helpful for supporting your abdominal muscles to regain tone, strength and improve function within the first year.
Myranda has continuing education in the following areas of abdominal muscle health and support you if you are wanting to learn more about:
Pregnancy abdominal muscle concerns: pain into the abdomen or pelvis, exercise modifications, after birth planning
Postnatal abdominal muscle rehabilitation
Abdominal muscle separation aka Diastasis Recti
Cesarean Section preparation and Postnatal recovery
Day to day movement and exercise concerns
Laparoscopic surgeries that require “ports” in the abdomen