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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment in Montreal and Online Throughout Quebec

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What is it?

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs with the organs within the pelvic cavity lower down from their original position. It can also be referred to as pelvic organ descent. This phenomenon is more common in females, but can also occur in males. Patients may have symptoms (feeling of heaviness in the perineum, the sensation that there is a “ball” obstructing the vagina, difficulty passing stool or urine, urine incontinence), or may be completely asymptomatic. Typically, the more progressed a prolapse is, the more likely you are to have complaints.
The three main types of organ prolapse are as follows:
  • Bladder (cystocele)
    • This occurs when the bladder descends and begins to obstruct the vagina
  • Uterus (ureterocele)
    • This occurs when the uterus descends and begins to obstruct the vagina
  • Rectum 
    • Rectal prolapse: when the rectum protrudes from the anus
    • Rectocele: When the rectum balloons and begins to obstruct the vagina

What causes pelvic organ prolapse?

Often, it’s a combination of factors that will lead to the development of a prolapse:
  • History of constipation necessitating  inappropriate pressures while voiding
  • Childbirth
  • Weak pelvic floor muscles decreasing the support of the pelvic organs
  • Inability to moderate abdominal pressures with your abdominal muscles

What can pelvic floor physio do?
As pelvic floor physiotherapists, our role is to evaluate the above factors and identify the most likely cause for your situation. We will then create a treatment plan to address the problems. It is important to note that physiotherapy can not fix a prolapse that has already occurred. Our role is in decreasing or abolishing related symptoms, and in preventing worsening of your condition through the specific application of exercises, manual techniques, and retraining many habits and mechanics of your body.


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Physiotherapists

If you have any further questions about what pelvic floor physio can do for your specific problem or want to book an appointment, please do not hesitate to call us at 514-767-6858 or click below.