Physiotherapy Postpartum

Postpartum physiotherapy helps women recover from the physical and emotional demands of childbirth with a personalized treatment plan tailored to each stage of your postpartum and your unique needs. A combinaison of hands-on manual therapy, C-section management, diastasis recti treatment, pain relief, restoring strength through exercises, improving mobility and education are given to help you regain your function and confidence as well as to promote a smoother transition into motherhood, enhancing your overall well-being.

Initial Assessment
Includes an evaluation of your past and current medical history, a subjective questionnaire, a physical examination which will all conclude to a clinical impression and recommended treatment plan.

You will also be given a tailored treatment with manual therapy, soft tissus and pain management techniques, education as well as exercise prescription all in consideration of your postpartum condition and specific recovery goals.

Ongoing Treatments
The frequency and prescribe timeframe can vary from one person to another. These sessions allows the physiotherapist to monitor your progress and therefore adjust the plan like the treatment itself during your session, your home exercise program and the necessary education for a safe and progressive postpartum wellness recovery.

Clothing
Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing in regards of the injured area (ex: shorts and t-shirt/camisole).

Private Individual Room

Can I bring baby to the sessions?
Yes, of course! I understand the demands of new motherhood and can accommodate your needs. However, the clinic entrance has three steps, therefore it would be easier for you to not bring the stroller.

Here are some common conditions treated in postpartum physiotherapy:

• Back pain
  Pain in the lower or upper back due to the physical demands of caring for a newborn and the effects of pregnancy on posture

• Pelvic girdle gain (PGP)
  Persistent pain in the pelvic region following childbirth

• Diastasis recti
  Continued separation of the abdominal muscles along the midline, causing a bulge in the abdomen

• Pelvic floor dysfunction
  Issues such as urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, or pelvic pain
  External approach only (best way to start your recovery)

• C-section recovery
  Pain, scarring, and reduced mobility following a cesarean section

• Breastfeeding-related pain
  Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain from breastfeeding positions

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
  Numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and fingers due to fluid retention and increased pressure on the median nerve

• Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
  Continued pain and instability in the pelvic region following childbirth

• Postural changes
  Postural issues due to the physical demands of caring for a newborn and the lingering effects of pregnancy

• Muscle weakness and fatigue
  General weakness and fatigue due to the physical demands of childbirth and caring for a newborn

• Joint pain and instability
  Pain and instability in joints, especially hips, knees, and wrists, due to hormonal changes and physical demands