Paediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist | Specialized Care for Children's Pelvic Health

Have you ever wondered that your kid may have pelvic floor problems too? Mostly no, though in reality, it is one of the common problems that a child faces and has to deal with until they’re aged four or above. With this, there can be humiliation, social consequences, shame, and confusion at the start, which can become severe after a while.

With becoming parents you know it's a whole with physical and emotional drainage, yet a number of challenges pop up, which makes us stronger. While one thing which you can rest assured of can be our paediatric pelvic floor physiotherapist, who assures to help your child overcome the pelvic floor problems and improve pelvic health consistently.

Common Pelvic Health Conditions in Children

The paediatric pelvic floor physiotherapist can help your child address the common pelvic health conditions and create treatment plans. These help your child get through the pelvic health issues and overcome them with right treatment, some of the most common pelvic health conditions in children are as follows:

Know Most Common Pelvic Health Condition in Children

What Expectations Can Be Kept During the Consultation?

There are certain expectations that can be kept as you visit us for the very first time, and we make sure to take optimal care to have you with us; some of the major processes that we follow are as below:

    Family Centered - We believe that you and your child must be comfortable and feel at ease for the process to be continued with utmost support. You can expect the participation of both you and your child in the treatment process and at the initial consultations kept with utmost transparency.
    We believe in a relaxed and engaging treatment process by which your child and you can connect with us on a comfortable level. This helps us to gain the perspective of your childs and yourself regarding the same.

    Health Checks - We do require a health history of both you and your child to understand the challenges that you’ve been through and address the treatment at its best.

Information related to what Expectation should be kept during the Consultation

With the official diagnosis and medical tests that have been consolidated together, there are varying level of treatment plans that are generated by our physiotherapists that benefits a child’s development.
We have a form that addresses all the bladder and bowel concerns of your child. The forms help us with the evaluation and assessment.

Physical Examination - We will evaluate all the major bodily functions right from breathing, to posture, joint mobility, muscle strength, control and length. With your consent and approval, we would evaluate the child’s pelvic floor muscles and determine the movements and else. We have the external examination of the pelvic floor muscles only, there is no such internal examination for the child. With the tail bone pain physiotherapist, there is a visual evaluation of the same.

Paediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Children

The physical assessment usually comprises of the typical balance of the body, the strength of muscles and overall spine strength. All the extremities of the child are examined thoroughly by the physiotherapist. With the muscles of the pelvic floor visualised it is strictly external and no internal checks are done on the children.
The following is carried with the treatment plans which are highly individualised and have the ability to get the child’s base coordination to strengthen with the pelvic floor muscles and improve the condition consistently.

Paediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist for childrens

1. Bowel or bladder scheduling
2. Biofeedback techniques
3. Constipation management
4. Skincare and wiping techniques
5. Exercises for the pelvic floor
6. Manual therapy, Electro therapy
7. Collaboration with the other doctors and focus on child’s overall care
8. A full focused treatment plan.

If ever does your child goes through pelvic floor problems or dysfunction, it is important for a paediatric pelvic floor physiotherapist to be present for the development of good pelvic floor health. Pelvic health physiotherapy,is effective in a surprising way that helps you overcome most of the bodily problems and helps one gain physical benefits with confidence and self-esteem.

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FAQ's

1. What does a pelvic floor physiotherapist do?

A pelvic floor physiotherapist specialises in assessing and treating conditions related to the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs.

2. Is pelvic floor physiotherapy worth it?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can be worth it for individuals experiencing pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and other pelvic floor disorders. Still, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine if it's the right treatment for you.

3. What is the best therapy for the pelvic floor?

The best therapy for pelvic floor disorders may vary depending on the specific condition, but options can include pelvic floor exercises, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and lifestyle modifications.

4. What are the symptoms of weak pelvic floor muscles?

Symptoms of weak pelvic floor muscles can include urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel, pelvic pain, and decreased sexual satisfaction.

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