We are so excited to be able to offer the use of real time ultrasound (RTUS) imaging as part of our physiotherapy services. RTUS offers a non-invasive way to take a deeper and more specific look into what is happening with both the connective and muscular tissues of the abdomen and pelvic floor. It also provides biofeedback on muscular activation, relaxation, coordination and pressure dynamics to improve your recovery - you can actually see your pelvic floor in action!

RTUS is safe to use during pregnancy - it’s the same type of ultrasound that is used by techs during pregnancy to look at your baby in utero so you may even get a sneak peak at your baby during your physio appointment.

We use RTUS with many of our more typical pelvic floor or prenatal/postpartum clients but RTUS may be especially helpful for:

- Clients who do best with visual feedback

- Clients who do not want an internal pelvic floor exam

- Clients who have plateaued in their progress or continue to have intermittent symptoms

- Clients who are trying to decide if surgery is warranted

- Clients who are trying to make informed decisions about their labour and delivery options (particularly when trying to decide between a vaginal delivery and a c-section)