Why Choose Fonthill Physio
Commons Misconceptions
It is a misconception to think it is normal to have urinary incontinence as you age.
It is a misconception to think it is normal to have urinary incontinence after childbirth
It is a misconception to think it is normal to have pain with intercourse
It is a misconception to think there is nothing you can do about it.
Too many women normalize their symptoms and are not aware that they can improve and in many cases cure themselves.
Signs and Symptoms We Can Help You With
- Uncontrolled peeing with an activity such as jumping, coughing, sneezing
- An urgent need to use the washroom
- Having to use the washroom more than 5-8 times per day
- Waking up throughout the night to pee
- Unwanted loss of feces/stool
- A feeling of heaviness down there
- Pain during Intercourse/Sexual Activity
- Bowel movements that are difficult to pass
- Bowel movements that occur less than three times per week
- Painful pelvic/speculum exams
- Frequent urinary track infections
- Hip, low back, sacroiliac and/or pelvic girdle pain
- Pelvic Pain Tail Bone Pain – can be injured through the birth process or from a trauma such as a fall Itching/Burning in the pelvic region
- Pain with Sitting
Pregnancy:
- prevent and treat incontinence
- prevent and treat pelvic pain
- enhance labour and delivery
- minimize trauma to the pelvic floor
Pelvic Health Conditions We Treat
Bladder and Bowel Incontinence
Overactive Bladder and Urinary Urgency
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pain during Intercourse (including vestibulodynia, dyspareunia and vaginismus)
Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis/Overactive Bladder
Pregnancy Related Pelvic, Back and Hip Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Endometriosis
Persistent Pelvic Pain
Painful Tail Bone (Coccydynia)
Levator Ani Syndrome
Pessary Fittings
We provide support with pessary management, including removal, cleaning, and reinsertion, and can guide you step-by-step so you feel confident managing it independently.
Testimonials
“Super comfortable & accommodating. Jennifer was amazing at creating a safe space & providing easy first steps to addressing my concerns. Really feel like I left with realistic goals I can manage to start improving my health.”
“Katrina is very respectful and professional. I felt totally comfortable during my appointment and I look forward to continuing to work with her!“
“Stephanie was patient in her explanations and in answering my questions. She made me feel comfortable in sharing info with her.“