Pelvic Health Specialist

A  pelvic health professional is a healthcare practitioner who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect the pelvis and pelvic floor. This includes conditions such as:

• Urinary incontinence
• Bowel incontinence
• Pelvic pain
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Pregnancy-related pelvic pain
• Postpartum recovery

Pelvic health professionals come from a variety of backgrounds, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, and medicine. They may have additional training in pelvic health through specialized courses or certifications.

Pelvic health professionals work with people of all ages and genders, and they can provide a variety of treatments, including:

• Education and counseling
• Exercise programs
• Manual therapy
• Biofeedback
• Electrical stimulation

Pelvic health professionals can play an important role in helping people improve their quality of life and manage their pelvic health conditions.

Here are some examples of pelvic health professionals:

• Pelvic health physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Nurse practitioners
• Midwives
• Gynecologists
• Urologists
• Colorectal surgeons

If you are experiencing any pelvic health problems, it is important to talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider to see if a referral to a pelvic health professional is right for you.

‍