Why Choose AMS Clinics?
For several years, AMS Clinics have been providing high-quality physiotherapy services in Montreal and Dorval. We stand out thanks to:
✔ A free and fast initial consultation
✔ Two easily accessible locations in Greater Montreal
✔ A human and personalized approach
✔ A multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and more
✔ Expertise supported by specialized training (McKenzie®, Mulligan, sports rehabilitation, etc.)
✔ Treatments covered by CNESST, SAAQ, and private insurance
✔ Over 200 five-star reviews from satisfied patients
Qualified and Attentive Physiotherapists
At AMS, all our physiotherapists are members of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). With degrees in physiotherapy (bachelor’s or master’s), they have also completed numerous advanced training programs to offer care that reflects the latest scientific knowledge.
Our professionals are recognized for their ability to precisely assess movement disorders, conduct thorough functional diagnoses, and create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Proven and Recognized Methods
At AMS Clinics, treatments are based on the most effective current approaches, including:
✔ Pelvic floor lengthening through specific exercises for pelvic pain
✔ Evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and connective tissues
✔ Lifestyle modifications, including education about irritants, medications, constipation, and diet that may affect the bladder and incontinence
✔ Evaluation and elimination of muscular trigger points
✔ Correction of connective tissue dysfunction both internally and externally
✔ Pelvic floor and muscle strengthening
✔ Breathing techniques for relaxation
✔ Kegel exercises
This ensures you receive care that is safe, effective, and adapted to your needs, so you can regain comfort and mobility with confidence.
How Can Physiotherapy Help with Pelvic Rehabilitation?
Pelvic rehabilitation is a specialized area of physiotherapy focused on pelvic floor disorders—a group of essential muscles involved in urinary and bowel control and pelvic organ support. It helps relieve pain, restore function, and prevent issues such as incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, or sexual dysfunction. Accessible to all, it is particularly beneficial after childbirth, pelvic surgery, or for preventing future dysfunctions.
A Holistic and Collaborative Approach to Your Well-being
At AMS Clinic, we put patients at the heart of everything we do by offering comprehensive and personalized support. Depending on your needs, your physiotherapist may work closely with other healthcare professionals such as an occupational therapist, massage therapist, acupuncturist, or sports physician.
Thanks to this integrated, interdisciplinary approach, we ensure that every aspect of your recovery is considered, promoting a complete, safe, and lasting recovery.
Conditions Treated by Our Physiotherapists
Our physiotherapists assist patients across many areas of physiotherapy, including pelvic rehabilitation. Common conditions we treat include:
Urinary difficulties
Women with urinary incontinence may urinate when they sneeze, cough, or go running. Some women experience an urgent or frequent need to urinate, even when their bladder is relatively empty. Others are unable to urinate when needed or to completely empty their bladder.
Anal incontinence
After childbirth, many women have difficulty controlling gas or bowel movements during defecation.
Perineal pain
This condition is common among women after childbirth, especially those who experienced a tear during delivery or are recovering from an episiotomy (the perineum is the area of skin between the vagina and the anus). A tense pelvic floor can sometimes lead to persistent perineal pain in new mothers, even after their wound has healed.
Pelvic pain
Some women experience pain during sexual intercourse for several months, or even years, after childbirth. Some women suffer from chronic pain, itching, or burning in the vulva — the tissue surrounding the vaginal opening. This can make wearing tight clothing or even underwear difficult. Others experience pain during bowel movements. These symptoms are often caused by tense muscles in the pelvic floor, which can lead to inflammation of the nerves and tissues.
Thanks to a personalized and respectful approach, our professionals help you regain daily comfort, autonomy, and quality of life.
What Happens During a First Visit for Pelvic Rehabilitation?
Your first pelvic rehabilitation session typically includes several steps:
✔ A comprehensive assessment by a specialized physiotherapist, including a detailed clinical interview to fully understand your symptoms, their history, and your personal goals
✔ Your physiotherapist may ask about your lifestyle, diet, and any medications you are taking, as these factors can influence your condition.
✔ A physical exam follows, which may include tests of mobility, strength, and balance, as well as a functional analysis to identify the trustworthy source of your pain or limitation. For pelvic rehabilitation, this exam often includes an assessment of the pelvic region. With your consent, this may involve both external and internal evaluations to assess the strength, endurance, and coordination of your pelvic floor muscles. The physiotherapist may also check the position of the bladder and surrounding muscles, and explain the importance of brain-bladder communication.
Based on this in-depth evaluation, a personalized and progressive treatment plan is created just for you. This plan is designed to meet your unique needs and goals—whether it’s pain relief, functional restoration, or prevention of future problems.
Reimbursement for Your Care: A Simplified Process
Many government bodies and insurance companies approve our treatments. Here’s what that means for you:
✔ Workplace injuries (CNESST) and road accidents (SAAQ): you don’t have to pay anything upfront. We handle billing directly with the relevant organizations.
✔ Private Insurance: In most cases, we can bill your insurance company directly, eliminating the need for you to handle paperwork. If direct billing isn’t possible, we’ll provide a detailed receipt for easy reimbursement.
✔ Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP): We provide full support for patients covered by this program and bill directly to Medavie Blue Cross
For a quick and personalized confirmation of your coverage, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to make accessing care easier.
In Video: Tips and Exercises from Our Experts
Our YouTube channel offers dedicated content on pelvic rehabilitation. You’ll find explanations about pelvic floor disorders, exercise demonstrations to strengthen pelvic muscles and improve postural control, as well as practical tips for relieving discomfort and enhancing your quality of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a prescription to see a physiotherapist?
No, a prescription is not required to book an appointment—unless your insurance provider specifically requests it.
Are treatments reimbursed?
Yes, most private insurance plans, as well as those offered by CNESST, SAAQ, and IFHP, cover physiotherapy services.
How long is a session?
Generally, a session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.
Are the treatments painful?
No, most treatments are well tolerated. Your physiotherapist continually adapts the techniques to your comfort level.
What’s the difference between physiotherapy, osteopathy, and chiropractic care?
Physiotherapy is based on a scientific evaluation of movement and aims to restore function using recognized, effective, and safe methods.
Why Didn’t My Doctor Know About Pelvic Rehabilitation?
Unfortunately, many doctors are not well informed about physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle issues. Countries like France, the UK, Denmark, and Australia are ahead of Canada in this field.
In France, pelvic and abdominal rehabilitation is standard practice after childbirth for every woman, and these treatments are state-funded. Some gynecology-obstetrics clinics now offer pelvic floor therapy programs, and some medical schools provide subspecializations in urogynecology focused on complex pelvic issues.
Can Kegel Exercises Help?
That depends on the cause of your symptoms. Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Doctors sometimes recommend them to relieve urinary symptoms. Kegels can help women with weakened pelvic muscles and urinary incontinence.
However, many women do not perform them correctly. If your issue is due to chronic tension in the pelvic floor muscles, contracting these muscles without learning to relax them properly may increase muscle tension and worsen your condition.
The correct method must be applied so that you can contract and relax these muscles as needed.
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