PHYSIOTHERAPY

Pain and mobility issues shouldn’t define daily life. Whether recovering from an injury or managing ongoing discomfort, physiotherapy offers a path to regaining strength, flexibility, and control over the body. At Livewell, a personalized approach is taken for every individual, with treatments tailored to specific needs and goals.

Orthopedic Physiotherapy

When dealing with joint or muscle pain, orthopedic physiotherapy focuses on improving movement and reducing pain through manual therapy, exercises, and movement retraining. Some of the conditions treated include:

Joint pain: Easing discomfort in knees, shoulders, hips, and other joints.
Tendonitis: Helping reduce inflammation and discomfort in overused tendons.
Frozen shoulder: Restoring mobility and alleviating stiffness.
Plantar fasciitis: Addressing foot pain to improve comfort and mobility.
Tennis elbow: Reducing pain caused by repetitive strain on the forearm.
Sciatica: Relieving nerve pain in the lower back, hips, and legs.
Post-surgical rehabilitation: Assisting in regaining strength and mobility after surgery.

A customized treatment plan provides the best chance to restore function and return to daily activities with less pain.

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Intramuscular Stimulation
(IMS/Dry Needling)

Chronic pain can be difficult to manage, but Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) offers a way to relieve tension in tight muscle bands. Developed by Dr. Chan Gunn, IMS uses fine needles to release these tense muscles, improving posture and reducing pain. It’s an effective approach for:

Chronic back and neck pain
Sciatica
Shoulder and hip pain
Pelvic floor dysfunction

IMS, combined with manual therapy and movement exercises, is tailored to each patient’s specific condition and needs.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Women

Pelvic floor issues can arise during different stages of life, especially during pregnancy, after childbirth, or due to other health conditions. Pelvic floor physiotherapy helps women regain strength, reduce discomfort, and improve function. Conditions that can be addressed include:

Prenatal Preparation

Strengthening and preparing the pelvic floor for childbirth.

Postnatal Recovery

Supporting the body’s recovery after labour & delivery.

Urinary incontinence

Managing leakage during daily activities or physical exertion.

Pelvic Pain

Reducing discomfort in the pelvic region.

Clitorodynia

Alleviating pain in the clitoris.

Vestibulodynia (Vulvodynia)

Treating pain at the opening of the vagina.

Dyspareunia

Addressing pain and discomfort during intercourse.

Endometriosis

Helping with pelvic pain related to endometriosis.

Pudendal Neuralgia

Relieving pain caused by compression or irritation of the pudendal nerve.

Overactive Bladder

Managing the frequent or sudden urge to urinate.

Interstitial Cystitis

Providing relief for bladder pain and urinary symptoms.

Diastasis Recti

Treating the separation of abdominal muscles post-pregnancy.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Men

Pelvic floor dysfunctions in men are often undiagnosed, but they can have a significant impact on daily life and well-being. Pelvic floor physiotherapy addresses a range of conditions that can cause pain, discomfort, or difficulty with basic bodily functions. Here are some of the issues that can be treated:

Urinary and/or fecal incontinence

Leakage during exercise, coughing, sneezing, pushing, pulling, or standing.

Difficulty initiating urine stream

Difficulty beginning to urinate or feeling like the bladder is not fully empty after urination.

Frequent Urination

Needing to urinate more than once during the night or more than eight times a day.

Strong or uncontrollable urges to go to the toilet

Frequent or sudden urges that disrupt daily life.

Difficulty emptying bladder or bowels

Feeling as though the bladder or bowels are never completely empty.

Penile, pelvic, testicular, or prostate pain

Easing discomfort in the genital or pelvic regions.

Coccyx pain (Coccydynia)

Addressing pain in the tailbone.

Chronic low back pain

Managing ongoing discomfort that may be linked to pelvic floor dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation

Supporting improved muscle control for better sexual function.

Pediatric Physiotherapy

Children experiencing developmental delays, potty training issues, or sports injuries benefit from gentle, tailored physiotherapy.

Pediatric physiotherapy focuses on:

Developmental delays
Potty training difficulties
Milestone delays
Acute and chronic sports injuries

This service helps children move with greater ease and confidence, supporting their growth and development.

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What To Expect at Your First
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment

Your initial visit will last 60 minutes. Prior to your assessment you will receive a series of questionnaires that will help the physiotherapist understand your situation, and what caused you to seek treatment. In order to evaluate and treat for pelvic floor dysfunction, the physiotherapist will assess the full body including posture, alignment, breathing, as well as function and strength of core/abdomen. Depending on the situation, after discussion and consent from patient, there may be a need for an internal pelvic (rectal or vaginal dependant on anatomy) examination.

Lastly, you will be given plenty of information regarding the findings of your assessments, and a treatment plan with strategies to help you start to improve your quality of life. Exercises are the bread and butter of the physiotherapy experience so you can very much expect your physiotherapist to give you some homework!

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