Speciality Group Rehab

Postnatal & Pelvic Floor Programs

The pelvic floor is made up of several muscles that support the bladder, bowel and the uterus. Coordinated contracting and relaxing of the pelvic floor muscles control bowel and bladder functions - the pelvic floor must relax to allow for urination, bowel movements, and sexual intercourse.

Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when there is either too much tension on the pelvic floor muscles (high tone) or not enough (low tone) contributing to urinary incontinence, constipation, pain during intercourse or pain in the lower back, pelvic region, genitals or rectum. Other complications may also include, pelvic organ prolapse, separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti).

There are many things that may contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction over time, including:

Pregnancy and childbirth
Surgery
Straining on the toilet
Chronic coughing
Heavy lifting
High impact exercise
Age (menopause)

Some Health Benefits of Exercise for those Suffering from Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:

Improve bladder and bowel function
Improve recovery from childbirth and gynaecological surgery
Strengthen the core and deep abdominal muscles
Increase sexual sensation and reduce pain
Help reduce your risk of pregnancy complications
Increase social confidence and quality of life

Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Whether or not you are able to exercise during your pregnancy depends on individual factors.

Bellefleur Fitness has pelvic floor programs that are designed and administered by a team of professionals.

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Postnatal & Pelvic restore

Postnatal & Pelvic Restore was developed by our team of physiotherapists, certified instructors, and birth doulas for those dealing with pelvic health issues: urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, postpartum women, and those who struggle with core weakness.

Program Outline

4 weeks (2 x per week)
8 x 45-minute exercise and education sessions that focus on core stabilization and pelvic floor activation, with functional movements in mind, to teach your body how to engage the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, multifidus, and pelvic floor muscles throughout daily activities.

$360

($45 per class)

Classes may be covered by private health benefits under certain conditions. Please contact us for more information.

Contact our team for upcoming schedule dates

Menopause & Movement

Menopause & Movement was developed by our team of physiotherapists, certified instructors for those who are transitioning through or have already reached menopause. Menopause can bring in a whole lot of changes in the body and in most of them leads to troublesome symptoms namely vasomotor, sleep disturbances, fatigue, aches and pains, altered cognitive functions, genitourinary problems like vaginal dryness, irritation, recurrent urinary tract infections, and weakness of connective tissue supporting the pelvic viscera.