Empowering children through FUN physiotherapy.
At Kids Physio Group - North Vancouver, Lonsdale, our goal is to support children in doing what they do best – just be kids!
Childhood pelvic health issues are quite common, from bathroom accidents, leaking urine throughout the day, or bedwetting - and all of it can cause quite a stress on children and their caregivers. Our assessments and treatment approach is gentle, involve no internal exam and go through several areas, such as history, physical examination, education, abdominal massage techniques, exercise therapy, and behaviour modification. Our goal is to provide families with efficient planning and tools that allow children to improve their bowel and bladder health. Through our examination, exercises, and treatment plans, our knowledge gives families the confidence to introduce proper toileting positions, examine patterns with food, drinks and sleep, and use techniques to prevent accidents. Our fun and rewarding exercise programs both in and out of the clinic allow the whole family to feel successful!
We are here to ensure your child feels comfortable and empowered to improve their incontinence and regain their confidence — all while making physio fun!
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
If your child is over 5 years of age and experiencing any of the following symptoms, we recommend active physiotherapy treatment!
- Enuresis or bedwetting: voiding of urine while asleep.
- Constipation: children who are having issues with bowel movements may have a painful strain, abdominal pain, and feel unwell.
- Overactive bladder: frequent need to urinate which may cause the child to wake overnight.
- Urge incontinence: strong urge to urinate which may result in leaking.
- Postponement: using holding strategies to avoid using the washroom, resulting in leaks.
- Dysfunctional voiding: squeezing of the pelvic floor muscles during voiding, which disrupts the flow of urine, making it challenging for the child to empty successfully.
- Stress or giggle incontinence: urine leaks in response to physical activity.
To pass waste effectively, the pelvic floor muscles must coordinate with the muscles of the bowel and bladder. Many children with incontinence experience dysfunction of their pelvic floor musculature and experience leaks outside of their conscious control. Similarly to when other muscles of the body are not working effectively — physiotherapy can help!
What to Expect from Pediatric Pelvic Health Physiotherapy At Our Lonsdale Clinic
Depending on your child’s needs, pediatric pelvic health physiotherapy may include:
- Tracking bowel, bladder and diet
- Assessment of pelvic floor and core muscles
- Strengthening exercises
- Toilet position and techniques for successful voiding
- Constipation management
- Bed wetting management program
- Education on pelvic floor anatomy, bladder functioning, and urge control
- and more!
Our goal is to use FUN physiotherapy strategies to empower your child to fully participate in all activities without concerns of leaks.
Meet Your North Vancouver, Lonsdale Physiotherapy Team
Trained in Pediatric Pelvic Health
Maria Toner, BScPT (Hons), treats bowel and bladder concerns in our Lonsdale clinic, using gentle, non-invasive and non-internal assessment and treatment approaches for children experiencing incontinence, bedwetting, constipation, and related pelvic floor concerns.
Physiotherapy for Pediatric Pelvic Health
If your child struggles with continence or pelvic floor dysfunction, these specialized appointments with our Pelvic Health physiotherapists can help. Be sure to book an Initial Assessment if you have not previously been seen by one of our physiotherapists for Pelvic Health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to some of the questions you may have before booking with our Lonsdale team.
Our physiotherapists use age-appropriate exercises to support a child's pelvic control, none of which are internal. Treatment often involves gentle muscle contractions and relaxation techniques to improve coordination, balance, and strength in the pelvic region.
Pelvic floor dysfunction in children can show up as bedwetting, daytime urinary leakage, constipation, abdominal pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, or difficulty controlling bowel movements. Physiotherapy can help address these issues and build a stronger pelvic floor.
No, a referral isn't required to book. That said, some extended benefit plans do require one, so it's worth checking with your provider first.
We provide physiotherapy treatments delivered by registered physiotherapists. Please verify your specific plan coverage before booking your appointment.
There's no set minimum age. We tailor the assessment and approach to your child's developmental stage, whether they're a toddler or a teen.
Located inside the Millennium Lonsdale building, our new clinic is conveniently close to Lions Gate Hospital and adjacent to the Jane App HQ & Whole Foods. We are located on the 3rd floor of the brand-new Millennium Building (131 13th St E, North Vancouver). Enter through the Millennium Building Offices entrance and take the elevators to the 3rd floor. Turn right and follow the signs for Pacific Orthopedics—you’ll find Kids Physio Group just around the corner!
Parking Options:
Underground Paid Parking: Access the parkade from the alley between 13th St E and 12th St E (look for the pink sign). The first set of stalls on P1, near the Offices Elevators, is closest to our clinic. Wheelchair accessible stalls are available on P2, located right beside the Offices Elevator entrance. Register your license plate at the machine on P1, then take the Offices Elevators to the 3rd floor.
Free Street Parking: 1–2 hours of free parking is available along 13th St E and nearby streets (Lonsdale / St Georges).
