Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Bells Corners (West End Ottawa)

You Don’t Have to Live With Pelvic Health Symptoms

Many people quietly deal with pelvic health concerns such as bladder leaks, intense urges to urinate, pelvic heaviness, or bowel dysfunction. These issues are more common than you might think and can affect people of all ages and genders.

At Motion Matters Physiotherapy in Bells Corners, we believe no one should feel limited or embarrassed by pelvic health challenges. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where you can receive answers, education, and effective treatment.

What Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy focused on restoring function, strength, and coordination within the pelvic region.

Using evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques, our physiotherapists evaluate how your pelvic floor muscles, core, posture, movement patterns, and breathing mechanics work together. From there, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals.

Rather than relying on generic exercises alone, we focus on helping your body function better as a whole.

What Is the Pelvic Floor?

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissues that form a supportive “sling” at the base of your pelvis.

These muscles play an important role in:

• Supporting the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs
• Maintaining bladder and bowel control
• Providing stability for the core, hips, and lower back
• Contributing to sexual function and sensation
• Assisting circulation and fluid movement throughout the lower body

When these muscles become weak, tight, or poorly coordinated, a variety of symptoms can occur.

Common Conditions We Treat

For Women

Pregnancy & Postpartum Care

• Preparation for labour and delivery
• Pelvic, low back, and hip discomfort during pregnancy
• Urinary incontinence
• Feelings of pelvic heaviness or pressure
• Postpartum recovery and return to activity
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)

Pelvic & Reproductive Health

• Symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse
• Menopause-related pelvic health changes

For Men

• Erectile dysfunction
• Pre- and post-prostate surgery rehabilitation
• Urinary incontinence related to prostate or urological surgeries

For Everyone

• Stress urinary incontinence
• Urge urinary incontinence
• Mixed urinary incontinence
• Overactive bladder
• Urinary urgency and frequency
• Difficulty emptying the bladder
• Constipation
• Bowel dysfunction
• Fecal incontinence

Our Approach: More Than Just Kegels

While pelvic floor exercises can be helpful, effective treatment goes beyond simply strengthening muscles.

At Motion Matters, treatment may include:

• Movement assessment and functional strengthening
• Breathing and pressure management strategies
• Postural education and body mechanics
• Pelvic floor muscle coordination and relaxation techniques
• Education and lifestyle modifications
• Home exercise programming

Every treatment plan is customized because no two people—or symptoms—are exactly alike.

What to Expect at Your Assessment

Your first visit is thorough, respectful, and tailored to your comfort level.

Detailed Health History

We take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals. This may include questions about your bladder, bowel, pelvic health, and sexual health history when relevant to your care.

Whole-Body Assessment

We assess factors that may contribute to your symptoms, including:

• Posture
• Movement patterns
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Breathing mechanics

Pelvic Floor Assessment (Optional)

With your consent, an internal assessment may be performed to better evaluate pelvic floor muscle function. While not mandatory, it can provide valuable information to help develop the most appropriate treatment plan for your needs.

We prioritize clear communication throughout the assessment process and ensure you remain informed and comfortable every step of the way.

When Should You See a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist?

It may be beneficial to seek care if you experience:

• Bladder leakage when coughing, sneezing, running, or exercising
• Frequent or intense urges to urinate
• Difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels
• Ongoing pregnancy-related discomfort
• Postpartum recovery concerns
• Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
• Changes in bladder or bowel habits

Early assessment and treatment can often improve symptoms and help prevent them from worsening.

Pelvic Health Support Through Pregnancy & Beyond

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you:

• Stay active and comfortable throughout pregnancy
• Prepare your body for labour and delivery
• Recover safely following childbirth
• Return to exercise, sport, and daily activities with confidence
• Improve pelvic floor awareness and function

Where appropriate, pelvic health treatment can also be integrated with other rehabilitation and exercise programs offered at Motion Matters.

Why Choose Motion Matters Physiotherapy?

Located in Ottawa’s West End, our Bells Corners clinic offers:

• Experienced physiotherapists providing pelvic health services
• A private, supportive treatment environment
• One-on-one individualized care
• Convenient free parking
• Easy access from Highway 417
• A whole-body approach to rehabilitation and wellness

Our goal is to help you feel stronger, more comfortable, and more confident in your body.

Book Your Pelvic Health Assessment Today

Pelvic health concerns are common, but they are not something you simply have to live with.

Whether you’re experiencing bladder leakage, urgency, prolapse symptoms, postpartum concerns, or bowel dysfunction, our Bells Corners pelvic health physiotherapy team is here to help.

Contact Motion Matters Physiotherapy today to book your assessment and take the first step toward improved comfort, confidence, and quality of life.