10/27/2025
âď¸What is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?
A Pelvic Floor PT ("Physical Therapist in the U.S. and "Physiotherapist" in Canada, Australia, and the UK) is a movement specialist with advanced training in how the body moves, breathes, and functions - especially when it comes to your bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor.
To become a Pelvic Floor PT, we complete 6-8 years of university education, including:
đ A 4-year undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Biology or Exercise Science (mine was in Human Kinetics/Exercise Science)
đ A Masterâs or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (depending on location and year of study)
𩺠Multiple supervised clinical placements or practicums in hospitals and private clinics covering musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric care
đ Further postgraduate education specifically in pelvic health - beyond standard PT training - including bladder control, prolapse, pelvic pain, and functional retraining
The amount of pelvic-specific training that Pelvic Floor PTs, family doctors (GPs), and urologists or urogynecologists receive varies massively.
When it comes to ruling out serious medical conditions or exploring medications, injections, or surgery, your GP, urologist, or urogynecologist are the right people to see.
But if thereâs no bladder disease, or you want to avoid or complement medical and surgical treatments, and youâre looking for a natural, evidence-based way to retrain your bladder, your Pelvic Floor PT is your best bet for long-term bladder confidence and control.
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