What We Treat
Pregnancy‑Related & Postpartum Recovery
Pregnancy-Related & Postpartum Recovery at Royal Rehab Physio Oakville
Support Your Body During and After Pregnancy
At Royal Rehab Physio Oakville, we provide comprehensive physiotherapy for pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Our licensed physiotherapists\ help you maintain mobility, reduce discomfort, and restore strength throughout pregnancy and after childbirth.
Who Can Benefit?
Pregnancy and postpartum physiotherapy is ideal for individuals who:
- Experience pelvic pain,Tail bone pain, back pain, or hip discomfort during pregnancy
- Have diastasis recti (abdominal separation) or core weakness
- Experience urinary incontinence or pelvic floor issues (Pelvic floor weakness or heaviness)
- Want guidance for safe exercise during pregnancy
- Are recovering after vaginal birth or C-section (Scar mobilization and promoting healing faster)
- Seek to restore strength, posture, and overall function postpartum
- Pain during movement, lifting, or exercise
- Pelvic floor support for postpartum sexual health
Our Approach
At Royal Rehab Physio Oakville, we provide safe, evidence-based, and individualized care for pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Assessment
Your Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist evaluates pelvic floor function, core strength, posture, joint alignment, and mobility to create a personalized plan.
Treatment & Exercise
- Pelvic floor muscle retraining, relaxation, or strengthening
- Core integration and diastasis recti rehabilitation
- Manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization
- Functional exercise programs for daily activities
- Education on posture, lifting, and body mechanics
- Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy – Dolphin Neurostim to reduce pain, release scar tissue, and improve tissue mobility
- Recovery support for pain, scar tissue, and mobility limitations
Ongoing Support
We provide home exercise programs, progression tracking, and strategies to prevent recurrence to support long-term recovery and well-being.
Why Physiotherapy Helps During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Physiotherapy during and after pregnancy helps to:
- Reduce pelvic, back, and hip pain
- Improve pelvic floor strength and core stability
- Restore functional mobility for daily activities
- Support recovery from childbirth and surgery
- Prevent long-term pelvic health complications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, all exercises and treatments are tailored to your trimester, condition, and comfort level.
Typically, you can start once medically cleared, often 4–6 weeks after vaginal birth or C-section.
Absolutely, pelvic floor retraining can improve bladder control and support long-term pelvic health.
Many extended health, WSIB, and MVA plans cover physiotherapy. Royal Rehab Physio Oakville offers direct billing for eligible patients.
Book Pregnancy & Postpartum Physiotherapy at Royal Rehab Physio Oakville
Support your body through pregnancy and postpartum recovery with expert physiotherapy at Royal Rehab Physio Oakville.