Kirstyn Cahoon Richards- Perinatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist

Kirstyn Cahoon Richards- Perinatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist Physiotherapist at MOSS Postpartum House Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy? WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Pelvic health physiotherapy is a specialized physiotherapy treatment for urinary or anal/fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, lumbopelvic pain, painful in*******se (dyspareunia) and perinatal conditions. Treatment is customized to each patient and often integrates pelvic floor muscle re-training, helpful advice on bowel and bladder habits, nutrition and hands-on techniques from the therapist. People who:
-Leak urine when they cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise
-Leak urine due to inability to hold during strong urges
-Urinate more than 8 times a day
-Have difficulty initiating urination
-Feel that they have not fully emptied their bladder after urination
-Have feeling of pressure or heaviness in their pelvic region
-Strain to have a bowel movement
-Experience pain during or after bowel movement
-Have pain with sexual in*******se or difficulty with pe*******on
-Have pelvic pain (vaginal, re**al or perineal)
-Have pelvic girdle, buttock, low back or coccyx pain
-Had an Episiotomy, Forceps delivery or C section
-Pregnant women who would like to decrease likelihood of tearing during delivery
Have been diagnosed with:
-Stress or Urge Incontinence
-Pelvic Organ Prolapse
-Over Active Bladder
-Pregnancy related pain (pre and post-partum)
-Interstitial Cystitis
-Dyspareunia
-Vaginismus
-Volvodynia/Vestbiulodynia
-Puedental Neuralgia or Entrapments
WHAT IS A TYPICAL TREATMENT? On your first visit the therapist will provide a detailed consultation discussing your condition and symptoms followed by an assessment of external and possibly internal pelvic structures. This will provide information relating to the pelvic floor muscles, nerves and other structures in the area. From this information an individualized plan is made. TREATMENT FOCUS
Creating a strong pelvic floor (the sling of muscles and ligaments that support your pelvic organs) can prevent or minimize leakage and help to control strong urges. It can promote the strength, flexibility and balance of muscles involved in delivery. After delivery, pelvic floor physiotherapy helps to restore a strong core for both vaginal or caesarean delivery
WHO PAYS FOR SERVICE? As a qualified and registered physiotherapist in the province of Alberta, your costs are tax deductible and may be completely or partially covered under most insurance plans. You are also welcome to pay for your physiotherapy services privately. NW CREEKSIDE
Creekside Clinic
#4, 12192 Symons Valley Rd NW
Phone: (403) 239-6773
SW WEST SPRINGS
West 85th
2200, 8561 8A Avenue SW
Phone: (403) 453-3373
WESTBROOK
Corus Centre
312, 3320 17 Ave. SW
Phone: (403) 454-1600

Kirstyn Cahoon, MSc.PT, BKin –Physiotherapist
Pelvic Health, Pediatrics & Orthopaedics
Kirstyn moved to Calgary in 2008 to pursue an education in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors in Kinesiology in 2012 and from the University of Alberta in 2014 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. After her Masters, she became specialized in treating pelvic health disorders and worked also worked with pediatric patients. Her experience includes working with children in a hospital and school setting, treating all ages of orthopedic and neurological patients as well as treating pelvic health patients.

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Providing the best holistic postpartum care for the Calgary community. Empowering families and new parents through prenatal, postpartum, infant and child-focused care including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, naturopathic medicine, pelvic health physical therapy, osteopathy, craniosacral therapy

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1614 8 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB
T2N1C2

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Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 1pm - 3pm

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