Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a prescription from my doctor to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist?

No – You can see a pelvic floor physiotherapist without a prescription. We will contact your doctor if we need more information.

2. Is pelvic floor physiotherapy covered by insurance?

If your insurance provider covers physiotherapy, then yes, pelvic floor physiotherapy will be covered by your provider.

3. Will I receive an insurance receipt for my pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment?

Yes – All patients receive an insurance receipt for treatments provided at ASK Physiothérapie.

4. Can I bring my baby to my physiotherapy appointment?

Yes – we are baby friendly. Our priority is that you have access to quality pelvic health care.

5. Does pelvic floor physiotherapy work at any age?

Absolutely! – We have patients of all ages! As long as a patient can understand the advice and exercises suggested by their physiotherapist then we can help you.

6. Do I need to wear anything in particular to my pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment?

No – Come in your regular clothes.

7. How are the pelvic floor muscles assessed?

With your permission, your physiotherapist will use one gloved and well lubricated finger to assess the pelvic floor muscles by the front and/or back passages of your pelvis. This is to check the pelvic floor muscles for tenderness, muscle tension, strength, relaxation, and coordination. This is only PART of what is assessed.

8. Do I have to do an internal exam at my pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment?

No – You are the patient and in control of what happens during each appointment. The pelvic floor muscles are important to assess to have a full picture of what may be contributing to your symptoms. However at ASK Physiothérapie we will work within your comfort zone.

9. Will I be doing Kegels?

Maybe – A pelvic floor muscle contraction is called a “kegel.” Depending on what is found during your assessment it is possible you will have pelvic floor exercises to train pelvic floor isolation, strength, relaxation, coordination, or speed. This will be done with varied types of pelvic floor contractions or “kegels” are only PART of your treatment plan.

10. Will you use machines?

Maybe – We don’t use a lot of machines at ASK physiothérapie because we believe in hands-on treatment and exercise-based therapy and honestly most patients don’t need them. In some cases we may use biofeedback which displays the pelvic floor and abdominal activity on a computer screen to improve patient muscle control or TENS which uses an electrical current for pain control.