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Pelvic Physio Rx
These programs are covered by your basic and extended physiotherapy insurance policies.
Pelvic Physio Rx is a prescribed program helping women minimize or repair pelvic floor damage.
Pelvic Physio Rx began out of necessity. In Dr. Barrett’s Obstetrics and Gynecology practice he encountered many patients who suffered from pelvic floor prolapse and incontinence as a result of the mechanical forces childbirth and/or the aging process. Key muscles support the pelvic organs including the uterus and the bladder and it is the weakening of these muscles that is responsible for pelvic floor prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
It became clear to Dr. Barrett that these women had very few options for treatment. This is because Kegel exercises that are recommended during pregnancy may not be as effective post partum due to nerve damage and muscle tearing that is a consequence of vaginal birth. In addition, as many women are still desirous of a further pregnancy, surgery is not yet recommended. Naturally, many women prefer non-surgical methods of treatment.
Dr. Barrett, with his knowledge of maternal physiology together with pelvic floor Physiotherapy experts, developed a medically supervised program of pelvic floor rehabilitation.
The program is based on a detailed and thorough medical assessment of the nature and type of muscle weakness and the latest and most effective techniques of biofeedback physiotherapy to repair the damaged pelvic floor.
...Pelvic Physio Rx has been a great experience...
...I would recommend this to anyone, job well done....
How Does it Work?
Your own doctor will be involved in the construct of your program and make a detailed referral to Pelvic Physio Rx. In consultation with your doctor, Dr. Barrett and/or one of our medical staff will meet with you personally if needed, and a comprehensive assessment of your needs can be made. Once this has been completed, prescription rehabilitation is possible. You will then be teamed up with the bio- feedback specialist that best suits your needs.
Pelvic Physio Benefits
- Regain Bladder Control
- Improve or Cure Stress Incontinence
- Recuce Urinary Frequency
- Improve Your Pelvic Tone and Prolapse
- Post Natal Vaginal Strengthening
- Improve Vaginal Tone
- Reduce Risk of Episiotomy
- Prenatal Vaginal Tear Prevention
- Post Incontinence Surgery Rehabilitation
- Gain an Understanding of the Pelvic Floor and Your Urinary System
- Improve Quality of Life
Did You Know?
Moms, Did You Know That...
- EMG-biofeedback assisted pelvic floor muscle training is an effective therapy of stress urinary or mixed incontinence”: a 7-year experience with 390 patients. “An intensive and EMG-biofeedback assisted PFMT is very effective. Often, avoidance of surgery is possible.
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2005 Dec; 273(2): 93-7. Epub 2005 Jul 6 - The present results show that PFMT is an effective treatment for SUI and provide an important new insight into how dynamic pelvic floor anatomy can be modified by this widely used intervention.
BJU Int. 2006 Oct; 98(4): 811-7 - In appropriately selected women, physiotherapist-supervised exercises is beneficial and can reduce the need for surgery.
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 May; 28(4): 410-2 - Cure rate was high, and the reduction in urinary leakage after treatment was statistically significant.
Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Oct; 100(4): 730-9
...My Practioner made my experience a comfortable one by taking the time to help educate me about the urinary system and doing all the exercises with her was fun and comforting knowing that I was getting the best possible therapy from one of the finest in the trade...
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What Do I Have to Do?
Step 1
You or your doctor decide you need pelvic floor physiotherapy.
Step 2
Your doctor will write you a prescription.
Step 3
Contact the Pelvic Physio Rx offices to arrange your initial assessment by Dr Barrett’s Medical team. Remember to bring your initial doctor’s referral to your appointment.
Step 4
A practitioner who best fits your needs will be allocated to you by Pelvic Physio Rx. The practitioner will contact you directly to arrange mutually convenient times.
Step 5
You start your program. The knowledge that the program is being continually overseen and supervised by Pelvic Physio Rx, Dr. Barrett and his team of colleagues will ensure you
peace of mind.
These programs are covered by your basic and extended physiotherapy insurance policies.
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