Physiotherapy

Dry Needling and IMS Kelowna

In Kelowna, Valeo Health Clinic offers specialized services such as Dry Needling and IMS. Our skilled physiotherapists utilize dry needling physio techniques, employing fine and flexible sterile needles to address muscle tension and stimulate healing in the fascial tissue, nerves, and joints.

The process involves inserting needles through the skin into the underlying tissues and muscles, targeting specific points known as myofascial trigger points. This approach triggers a twitch response, releasing tension and promoting muscle relaxation. Experience the benefits of Dry Needling and IMS in Kelowna with our dedicated team at Valeo Health Clinic.

A useful conjunctive method of treatment to help relieve muscle spasm/tension, decrease pain and promote normal nerve function and joint mobility.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation is a form of therapy that is utilized for those with concussions, vertigo, dizziness and balance issues. The therapy works to compensate, habituate or retrain the vestibular system and brain to reduce the frequency and/or intensity of symptoms.

Common symptoms of vestibular issues include

• Dizziness or feeling off balance
• Falling or stumbling
• Feeling as if you are floating or the world is spinning
• Nausea and vomiting
• Visual sensitivities such as difficulties with screens, light, reading
• Functioning in busy places

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Kelowna

For personalized care, find a pelvic floor physiotherapist near you with our dedicated team in Kelowna. Not limited to our later years, a large number of women will suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction beginning as early as 14 and more commonly with women in their 40’s. The Pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that play an important role in supporting our bladder and bowel, as well as aid in sexual function.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Kelowna aims to improve pelvic floor function through exercises, lifestyle modifications, education, and hands-on treatment to decrease and eliminate your symptoms. If you’re searching for a pelvic floor physio near you, our clinic is here to provide expert care.

Common Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

• Urinary incontinence when you laugh, sneeze, cough, or jump/run
• Urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy, painful urination
• Fecal incontinence or staining when you have an urge for a bowel movement
• Constipation, straining, or pain with bowel movements
• Unexplained pain in your low back, pelvic region, hips, genital area, or rectum
• Pain during or after intercourse, orgasm, or sexual stimulation
• Pain with inserting a tampon
• Muscle spasm in the vaginal or rectal region

What does a Pelvic Floor Assessment and Treatment involve?

Pelvic floor dysfunction is diagnosed by using internal and external “hands-on” or manual techniques to evaluate the function of the pelvic floor muscles’ ability to contract and relax. If you’re seeking pelvic floor physiotherapy, our clinic offers comprehensive assessments and treatments. The therapist will also assess your lower back, hips, and sacroiliac joints to determine if any other structures are contributing to your pelvic floor dysfunction.

Treatment depends on your particular condition but can include techniques to relax hypertonic muscles, strengthening exercises if there is weakness, manual therapy, biofeedback, and general physiotherapy management if other issues are contributing to your pelvic floor dysfunction. You will also ALWAYS learn self-management techniques and education on how to manage, improve, and eliminate your issues.

It is important to realize that pelvic floor pain and dysfunction is not normal, and it can be addressed!