Biofeedback Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Please note: Our Pelvic Floor services are currently offered exclusively for individuals with female reproductive anatomy, based on specific qualifications of our Pelvic Floor Services Provider. We appreciate your understanding.

We offer Biofeedback Physiotherapy Treatments in Burnaby for individuals who need help with their pelvic floor.

Biofeedback, used in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, is a specialized therapeutic modality that helps patients gain awareness and control over their pelvic floor muscles. It involves the usage of probes* and electronic devices to provide real-time information about muscle activity in the pelvic floor, such as muscle tension or relaxation. This feedback can help individuals learn how to properly contract and relax their pelvic floor muscles, which is especially beneficial for conditions like urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, or postpartum recovery. Biofeedback can be a helpful tool in pelvic floor rehabilitation when used in combination with other interventions such as pelvic floor exercises, behavioural strategies, and lifestyle modifications. It is often supervised by a trained healthcare provider, such as a physical therapist or urologist, to ensure proper technique and effectiveness.

* Personal use items, including probes, are provided at no additional cost. A reusable probe will be provided by the Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at the time of the First Visit or Re-Assessment. For Subsequent appointments, patients are required to bring their reusable probe(s).

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Biofeedback Service and Fee Schedule

Rates Effective May 23, 2024

TYPE	DESCRIPTION	FEE
Private	Biofeedback First Visit	$205
	Biofeedback Re-Assessment	$185
	Biofeedback Subsequent Visit	$165

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Q: Does the physiotherapist treat males or post-prostatectomy recovery?
A: Not at this time.

Q: Can I be seen if I am on my period?
A: Yes, as long as you are comfortable with it. The physiotherapist can also complete all other
areas of the assessment, and the internal exam can be completed during a follow-up session if
you prefer.

Q: Are internal exams necessary?
A: Internal exams will likely be recommended depending on your symptoms. This may be done
vaginally and/or rectally. However, if you are in too much pain or are uncomfortable, the
internal exam is not necessary.

Q: Do I need pelvic health therapy?
A: Common conditions that are seen by a pelvic health therapist include:

Urinary Incontinence (Including stress incontinence, urgency incontinence, and mixed)
Bladder Urgency (Including over active bladder (OAB) and Nocturia (having to urinate in the night))
Pelvic girdle pain and other pregnancy related pain
Constipation
Fecal incontinence and urgency
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
Pain in the vaginal region (Vaginismus / vestibulodynia / Vulvodynia)
Tailbone pain (Coccydynia)
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
Chronic pelvic pain
Sexual dysfunction

Q: What will treatment look like?
A: Treatments will be decided between you and the physiotherapist and will depend on your
symptoms and goals. Common treatments include exercises, advice and lifestyle modifications,
manual therapy, electrotherapy, and relaxation techniques.

Q: What training does the therapist have?
A: The physiotherapist has completed the Level 1 pelvic health course with Pelvic Health
Solutions. She has also taken the Rost Therapy course focusing on Pelvic Girdle Pain in
Pregnancy and Postpartum women.

Q: Can I have an internal exam when I am pregnant?
A: Yes, unless your doctor has indicated otherwise

Q: Will an internal exam be done after giving birth?
A: Generally, if an individual is under 6 weeks postpartum, the physiotherapist will not
complete an internal exam. Assessment and treatment may begin prior to 6 weeks post-
partum, however the physiotherapist will likely not complete the internal exam until you have
reached 6 weeks postpartum.