Canadian Pelvic Health Academy

11/17/2025

What happens when two pelvic health instructors start playing with pessaries at a conference booth? 👀

(Answer: a spontaneous mini-lesson and a lot of laughs.)

MJ was showing Claudia the different types of pessaries — just a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in our upcoming pessary courses!

📍 Montréal (en français) — December 2025

📍 Calgary (English) — 2026

From sizing to fitting and everything in between, these hands-on courses are designed to help clinicians confidently integrate pessary care into their pelvic health practice.

Because education is better when it’s both clinical and fun. 💙

11/14/2025

We had fun doing these exhibitor booths 😅

Claudia, MJ, and our amazing instructor Alana Devlin are trying to pick the “perfect” date for our newest pelvic health course…

Spoiler alert: we couldn’t even see the dates, but we had a lot of laughs figuring it out!

These conferences aren’t just about lectures and learning. They're also about connection, creativity, and celebrating how far pelvic health education has come (30+ years strong and counting 💪).

11/12/2025

Last October 21, I had the privilege of giving a lecture at McGill University on Emerging Practice in Physiotherapy, outlining the path we’ve taken in establishing Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation over the past 30+ years.

From its beginnings in the late 1980s treating female urinary incontinence, pelvic health physiotherapy has evolved to address complex interactions between the urinary, sexual, reproductive, digestive, and musculoskeletal systems with profound implications for mental health and quality of life.

Our journey has been one of education, collaboration, and perseverance from developing the first pelvic floor courses for physiotherapists in Canada to promoting interdisciplinary exchange and contributing to clinical research and advocacy.

The challenges remain, stigma, limited research, and systemic barriers, but the progress is undeniable. Today, pelvic floor physiotherapy is no longer “emerging”; it’s established, essential, and continuing to grow through research, innovation, and passion. 📚

If you’re interested in role-emerging practice, remember:

Keep your ear to the ground.

Go with the flow.

Be flexible.

Don’t be afraid of unpaid work.

Do it with passion, and the rewards will follow.

✍️ Claudia Brown
b.sc . P.T., M. Sc. Rehab. Sciences, MOPPQ, MCPA

11/10/2025

✨ Understanding Visceral Mobility ✨

Do you know what happens during a cough vs. a pelvic floor contraction? 👀

Learning to recognize these differences helps assess pelvic floor function safely and effectively.

👉 Swipe through to learn more and comment below 💬

11/05/2025

We’re back in the clinic after an inspiring few days at the joint CSPM/AUGS Conference in Vancouver! 🌿

It was an incredible opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange new ideas, and celebrate how far pelvic health has come.

A special shoutout to Marie-Josée, whose pessary expertise absolutely wowed the crowd during her workshop showcasing the depth of clinical skill and passion that drives our team forward.

Conferences like this remind us how collaboration fuels growth for clinicians, for research, and most importantly, for the patients we serve.

11/03/2025

What a week it was in beautiful (and unusually sunny!) Vancouver for the CSPM/AUGS Conference! 🌞💙

MJ and Claudia reconnected with colleagues and former students, attended incredible talks, explored the latest innovations in pelvic health technology and even brought home the Golden Pelvis! 🏆

Yes, our team won the CSPM Jeopardy contest, along with a Starbucks gift card proof that pelvic health knowledge and caffeine make a powerful combo. ☕😉

Beyond the sessions, it was also a wonderful chance for MJ and Claudia to spend quality time together, sharing ideas, laughter, and future plans for the CPHA in a relaxed, inspired setting.

11/02/2025

Suite à une sondage avec la Société Canadienne de Médecine Pelvienne, nous voyons que l'accès à la physiothérapie pour la santé pelvienne semble être le plus répandu au Québec!
Nous voulons en savoir plus. Si vous ne l'aviez pas déjà rempli, pourriez-vous SVP prendre quelques minutes pour répondre au sondage?
Voici les liens:
English - https://forms.gle/o8FKzucJMTDxgguv6
French - https://forms.gle/MTaBXNMhxS1ps4yA6
Merci!
Claudia Brown
Pelvic Health Advocacy Group, CSPM
Acadamie Canadienne de Santé Pelvienne

La Société canadienne de médecine pelvienne (SCMP) a formé le Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Advocacy Working Group afin de diriger et de promouvoir la discussion envers une meilleure sensibilisation, accessibilité et financement de la physiothérapie en santé pelvienne à travers le pays. Nous v...

10/31/2025

Managing hymenal inelasticity isn’t always straightforward. It takes the right assessment to know when gentle stretches are enough and when a surgical referral is needed.

🔎 Inelasticity = stiff, unyielding tissue (different from high tone)
👐 Manual stretches can help when some space is available
⚕️ Surgical referral may be needed if tissue is too restrictive
✨ Remember: even after surgery, high tone might still be the real barrier

💬 Drop a question below if you want us to cover more pelvic health topics.

10/29/2025

Pelvic floor physiotherapy isn’t just about exercises, it’s about creating a safe space. 💙

A space where tough conversations are welcomed, patient stories are honored, and every physio is always learning and growing.

10/28/2025

High tone vs Inelasticity 👀
They may seem similar, but are much different when it comes to pelvic floor treatment. Knowing the difference can change recovery..

🧩 High tone = muscles that stay “on” and struggle to let go
🧩 Inelasticity = tissues that don’t stretch or rebound easily due to stiffness

Each needs a different treatment approach, because what works for one won’t always work for the other.

Your patient's pelvic health matters, and the right guidance can make all the difference.

10/24/2025

🧠 Understanding Inversion of Perineal Command

Sometimes, when patients are asked to lift their pelvic floor, they push instead. This is called Inversion of Perineal Command, a common but fixable pattern.

Swipe through to learn about Inversion of Perineal Command!

✨ Remember: It’s not a physical problem, just a mislearned command that can be retrained!

💬 Drop your question below. Let’s talk about how to guide your patients effectively!