Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

We are excited to announce that MOMENTUM Physical Therapy, here in Okotoks, now offers Pelvic Floor Physio for Women!

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is effective at helping women with urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. It is also recommended that women who have recently delivered a child see a pelvic floor physiotherapist to ensure pelvic floor health and proper function. Learn more about pelvic floor physio <here>.

Catherine Stoyles, MOMENTUM Physiotherapist, has completed advanced training and is offering pelvic floor physiotherapy out of our clinic in one of our private rooms. She is qualified to perform internal and external exams and treatments and is an excellent resource for your pelvic floor health.

If you pee when you laugh or jump, have any pelvic floor pain, or have recently had a child, call MOMENTUM today to find out how we can help keep your pelvic floor healthy.

FAQs- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy:

What happens at a pelvic floor physio appointment?

Your physiotherapist will be working with you one-on-one for the entire duration of your pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment. She will:

• Conduct all assessment and treatment, one-on-one, in a private treatment room

• Take your medical history to ensure understanding of what is occurring

• Screen out conditions that may require medical intervention and will inform your doctor of any findings - with your consent

• Discuss your lifestyle needs

• Perform a thorough physical assessment which may include examination of your back, pelvis, sacrum, pelvic floor muscles, and nerve function

• The gold standard for conducting a pelvic floor assessment includes completing an internal vaginal and/or rectal exam. An internal exam is done by our pelvic floor physiotherapist inserting one gloved finger into the vaginal or rectal canal. This allows her to fully assess the strength and function of your pelvic floor muscles and organs.

• Prescribe an individualized treatment plan that will include one-on-one treatments, and custom exercises to ensure you reach optimal success!

Do I Need a Doctor Referral to Receive Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Treatment?

No! As with all physiotherapy services in Alberta, a doctor referral is not required to access services. All pelvic floor assessments and treatments are also eligible for direct billing to your extended health benefit plan, should you have additional benefits through your employer. MOMENTUM is happy to offer direct billing to most insurance companies.

MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.

 

Jumper's Knee

Can Physio help with Jumper’s Knee?

Do you have pain in the front of your knee just below your knee cap? Does your child complain of knee pain after sports that contain lots of running and jumping, like soccer or basketball?

Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, is something that we treat daily in the clinic. Jumper's knee occurs when the tendon that holds the knee cap to the shin bone becomes irritated. We see this often in young athletes who are growing or adults who have recently increased their activity level. Fortunately, physical therapy is an extremely effective treatment to help heal this type of injury.

At MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks, we treat jumper's knee with specific hands on techniques to ease the strain on the patellar tendon to reduce pain. We pair this hands on treatment with exercises that restrengthen the injured tendon and then build a plan to help return you back to the sport or activity you love.

If you are dealing with jumper's knee, or any knee pain at all, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks today get get started on your recovery. 403-982-5600

Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.

A Typical Physiotherapy Session

What can I expect at my first Physical Therapy session?

You have found yourself with an injury and have booked an appointment at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks. You are wondering what to expect at your first session.

When you arrive at the clinic, you will be greeted by one of our amazing receptionists and your physiotherapist. Your physiotherapist will take you back to your personal treatment area where they will ask you questions about your injury and what your goals are. Your physio will then perform a physical examination and will provide you with a treatment plan explaining your injury, what successful treatment entails, and how long it will take to achieve your goals. Your physiotherapist will perform hands on treatment and review a few key exercises that you can start with at home that day. Getting some pain relief on day 1 is a goal of ours!

At the end of the session, you will leave with an understanding of your injury, some hands on treatment leading to pain relief, and a set of physiotherapy exercises tailored to your needs and goals.

If you find yourself with an injury, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks today to start your road to recovery. 403-982-5600

Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.

Leg Numbness

Can physio help the numbness in my legs?

Numbness down the leg is something we see daily in our clinic. Leg numbness can be very frustrating to live with, and fortunately, physio can often help quickly alleviate your discomfort.

Numbness down the leg is usually the result of an injury in the low back, tightness in the hip, or compression of the sciatic nerve. Often the numbness is worse with prolonged sitting or walking and can vary in intensity and size depending on the extent of your injury.

At MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks, we treat leg numbness by first determining where your numbness is coming from. Once your physical therapist has determined the cause of your discomfort, they will begin treating its root source. Treatment for leg numbness will always include hands on treatment and home exercises.

Please be sure to make note of what intensifies your numbness and where in your leg you feel your discomfort - this helps us quickly map your injury and guide our treatment.

If you are dealing with leg numbness, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks to find out how physiotherapy can help. 403-982-5600

Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.

Arm Numbness

Can physio help the numbness in my arm?

Numbness down the arm and into the hand is something we routinely treat in our clinic. Arm numbness can be extremely frustrating to deal with, and fortunately, physio can often help alleviate your discomfort!

Numbness down the arm is usually the result of an injury (or arthritis) in the neck, posture, an injury to a muscle in the shoulder or elbow, or compression of the nerves at the level of the wrist.

At MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks, we treat arm numbness by first determining where your numbness is coming from. Once your physical therapist has determined the cause of your numbness, they will begin treating its root source. Treatment for arm numbness will always include hands on treatment and home exercises.

Before your first appointment, please be sure to make note of what intensifies your numbness and where in your arm you feel your discomfort - this helps us quickly map your injury and guide our treatment.

If you are dealing with arm numbness, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks to find out how physiotherapy can help. 403-982-5600

Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.