Andrea Picket Physiotherapy
10 Herriott St. Unit E K7H1S9 Perth, ON, Canada

US doc Dana Rice discusses UTIs and her tracker app! Excellent general info provided for all and thrilled they mentioned that pelvic floor muscle tension can mimic UTI- like symptoms #utitracker #pelvichealth #pelvicfloor #pelvichealthphysio... https://youtu.be/i6CylkCA46s

The CWIM 2021 line- up was just announced!! I am amazed to offer an educational & movement workshop for this incredible group of female Canadian Physicians- A special thanks to Dr Suzanne Rutherford for this opportunity!... #pelvichealth #happybdaytome See more

Front seat of my car today! #labday #phs #pelvichealthphysio

Happy to let you know Annabelle has availability for a Pelvic health physiotherapy assessment- Wednesday Dec. 2 in the afternoon!! OPTIONS are a virtual online appointment OR... a 1-1 in clinic appointment! ITs time- you have been meaning to book this appointment- call or email to schedule an appointment. Physiotherapy receipts provided to submit to your benefits plan. #pelvichealthphysio #itstime #physio2020 #virtualphysio

Spreading some cheer this week- a special thank you to all the local docs and health professionals that continue to support my business and pelvic health Physiotherapy #thankyou #pelvichealthphysio #healthprofessional... #madeinperth Thank you to Hillside Gardens for their adorable Frosty Ferns! #happyholidays

You KNEAD them!! Love these yoga balls- and use them daily in practice- #thegut #justbreath #thoracicmobility https://youtu.be/n2_y0VBgrrA

You KNEAD them!! Love these yoga balls- and use them daily in practice- #thegut #justbreath #thoracicmobility https://youtu.be/n2_y0VBgrrA

The Canadian Continence Foundation is Celebrating world continence Week 2020, they are launching the first in a series of videos on incontinence, watch here!! 3min- https://youtu.be/Slh6NWZrKKE

1 women bravely shares her postpartum story - suffering with debilitating low back pain, seeking excellent conservative physio with the researcher/ clinician Diane Lee- and yet the government refuses to pay for a recommended surgery to repair both hernia and DRA- Keep advocating, fighting for women’s health services! How is a knee surgery more essential than your Core?? the CORE is the power house and foundation for basis function- walk/ sit/ stand and organ function?? ... https://www.thestar.com//a-postpartum-surgery-would-change

Do you know this Violence at Home Signal For Help? Palm facing forward, tuck thumb in, and fold fingers down to trap the thumb. It’s a way for someone to ask for help without leaving a digital trace. Learn what to do if you see this signal here: https://canadianwomen.org/signal-for-help/

Have been waiting to take this course for years- Online Thanks to Pelvic health solutions, zoom technology and Mentimeter- it’s happening- day 1 done Antony Lo, Australian PT #thefemaleathlete #DSD #letitgo #alltheways... #PHS See more

We need some good news in 2020- I'm thrilled to welcome Annabelle McNutt as a new Pelvic health physio to our growing team! Located at 12 Elliot St. Perth, The Elliot Street Medical building- Annabelle is accepting new clients in October. She will share her practice hours in Kingston and Perth - providing womens' pelvic health services, including pre- postnatal pelvic health physio services. ... Read more about Annabelle here: Annabelle McNutt (nee Porter) graduated from Queen’s University with both a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master’s of Physical Therapy. She has worked in both Ontario and Calgary, Alberta at busy private clinics and has recently relocated back to the area with her husband and son. Annabelle has been keen on working in pelvic health since her very first student placement with Andrea Picket in 2014. Now, since having a baby herself and taking the necessary certifications, she is so excited to begin practice in this area. Annabelle hopes to bring light to the importance of pelvic floor preventative and rehabilitative care, ending the stigma behind talking about sexual health, bladder/bowel function and the wellbeing of our private parts. Annabelle enjoys living a very active lifestyle with many forms of exercise and has a special interest in teaching and participating in Ballet Barre. She is so excited to be joining the team and looks forward to helping all clients reach their goals and live their fullest lives. MORE information for booking here: https://ap-physiotherapy.janeapp.com OUR online booking service is suspended due to booking restrictions- please call or email to book your appointment today- 613-464-1077 [email protected] COVID reminder- at this time, face coverings remain mandatory for in clinic treatments, and we will continue to offer Telehealth appointments as needed and IF preferred.

Trauma history- your pelvic physio is an educated, trauma-informed therapist, we can help, when you are ready. #pelvicpain #pelvichealthphysio https://themighty.com//experience-pelvic-floor-dysfuncti/

Breasts. They come in all different shapes, sizes, and colours - and they're all beautiful! Breasts serve different purposes and take on different meanings for ...everyone depending on where they're at in their life. . #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth is coming up this October. With 1 in 8 Canadian women being diagnosed with breast cancer, there is so much work to be done. . This is an opportunity to not only raise awareness about breast cancer, but educate ourselves on how to prevent and detect it. . Did you know: - If you are 40 to 49 years old, you are recommended to talk to your doctor about your risk for breast cancer, along with the benefits and limitations of having a mammogram. - If you are 50 to 74 years old, you are recommended to have a mammogram every 2 years. - If you are 75 or older, you are recommended to talk to your doctor about whether having a mammogram is right for you. . Head to @cancersociety's site to find out how you can get involved and donate to support the prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and care for breast cancer. . #breasts #breast #boob #boobs #boobies #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #womenshealth #canadiancancersociety #phs #pelvichealthsolutions #phs2020 #lifelonglearners @katharina.lorenz See more

This #SexualHealthAwarenessMonth, we thought it was important to get back to basics to talk anatomy and all things related to the vulva. . Di...d you know that 73% of women don't know what a vulva is, and often mix it up with vagina. The vulva is actually the correct term for the genitals on the outside of the body, while the vagina is inside the body and connects the vulva to the uterus and cervix. . We believe it is SO important for people to understand their own anatomy so they can feel connected to their bodies, feel sexually empowered, and be their best advocates for their own health. . If you haven't before, we highly recommend taking a pocket mirror and giving yourself a look down there! Don't be shy. Get to know yourself intimately. This is a good exercise to practice regularly to monitor any change of your vulva. . Some top tips for vulvar care: - Water is sufficient to keep the vulva clean. - Avoid soaps and other feminine products such as deodorants, sprays, douches, and powders, which can irritate the urethra and vulva. - Wipe from front to back while urinating and after a bowel movement. - Treat your vulva with the love and care it deserves. . #sexualhealthawarenessmonth #sexualhealth #sexualhealthawareness #vulva #vagina #anatomy #anatomy101 #vulvaanatomy #pelvichealth #pelvichealthsolutions #phs #phs2020 #lifelonglearners @laurameihofer See more

https://youtu.be/n3m-kzUZByA 3MIN YOUTUBE- 5 FUNCTIONS OF THE PF- CHECK IT OUT!! - -... - - - - #DidYouKnow #takecaredownthere #pelvichealthphysio

Love this post- have to share- thank you!! #letatalk #sexualhealthispelvichealth #DontIgnoreTheSigns

Aquatic therapy is ready to return- and we are thankful for the hard- working staff of the Perth & District Indoor Swimming Pool!! Firstly, we welcome Lynn Morrone, registered kinesiologist who is taking over the program from Andrea Picket, Physio whom originally founded and designed the total joint rehab program over 7 years ago- Lynn has great experince in our community hospital setting assisting clients post medical, neurological or orthopaedic impairments (ie post stroke... or total hip/ knee surgery). Lynn will be offering 1-1 kinesiology assessments (in clinic), Treatment options are: 1-1 treatments in the aquatic environment or Group setting- total joint rehab program (kinesiology receipts provided, please check with your insurance company for coverage details) Start date October 5th/ 2020. Questions/ inquiries please email [email protected] Or call 613-464-1077 Perth pool Covid protocols in place, limited participants and registration required. For more Covid related and pool info- read: https://www.webmd.com//20200/is-it-safe-to-go-to-the-pool

Teaching Lab day!! Excited for the opportunity to host, teach and share my love for pelvic health with 11 physios from Ottawa- Kingston- Lanark county -Level 1 the physical therapy approach to female and male urinary incontinence. @pelvichealthsolutions

Pelvic Physio during and after pregnancy can help reduce LBP 24-90 %!! #coreplusfloorrehab #getpt1st #pelvichealthphysio... #pregnancy Pam Cupak Fitness https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2014.0505

Painful periods are often normalized in our society as a common experience that people with vaginas are expected to endure. . However, if some...one is experiencing severe pain in their pelvis or lower abdomen during their period, along with pain that radiates to the thighs, diarrhea, or nausea, they could be experiencing the most common menstrual disorder: Dysmenorrhea. . This condition is common in people with heavy periods, irregular periods, those whose periods started before 12 years of age, or those who have low body weight. . General treatment approaches may include but are not limited to: - Controlling stress. - Meditation. - Avoiding triggers like food sensitivities. - Regular detoxification like exercising and deep breathing. - Healthy eating (more plant-based, whole foods). - Taking one tablespoon of flaxseed for the first two weeks of your cycle to support estrogen. - Pain medications like ibuprofen as necessary. - Consulting a pelvic health physiotherapist. . Seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist can help with the symptoms, as we can teach you how to relax your pelvic floor muscles and provide overall stress management. . #painfulperiods #period #periods #dysmenorrhea #pelvichealth #pelvicpain #pelvichealthphysiotherapy #pelvicphysiotherapy #phs #phs2020 #pelvichealthsolutions #lifelonglearners See more

One of our founders, Fern Martin, stopped by and spoke to us about how LCIHCS and the shelter got started. We are so grateful for strong, feminist women like Fern - we wouldn’t be here without her!

Thanks Nikki for the always- amazing videos- pelvic floor friendly education, rehab and YES easy exercises for home! #heartbottomsyndrome #untuckthebutt #pelvicfloor #pelvichealthphysio The Belle Method https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEkXHEMBcCA/

Challenge accepted! #jumpin4hearthealth Sept 1-30!!

DON'T IGNORE THE PELVIC FLOOR Our pelvic floor is our power centre. It plays a role in our spinal stability, our continence, our organ support and our sexual re...sponse. It is impossible to ignore because it is so central to so many aspects of our life yet many try to ignore bothersome symptoms with pads or by avoiding activities or limiting liquid intake to name a few. We benefit from regular care for our pelvic floor even if we have no symptoms. Just like the dentist. We go 1-2 times a year even if we don't have a toothache. It has been instilled in us to brush twice a day and see the dentist at least once a year. What if we treated our pelvic floor the same? Pelvic floor physiotherapists are like the dentist for our pelvic floor. They assess and treat the pelvic floor and can screen for issues like incontinence and prolapse and lichen schlerosus and hypertonicity... Don't ignore your pelvic floor. Get your bits checked at least once a year. #dontignorethepelvicfloor @secretwhispersuk #proactivehealth #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorphysiotherapy #kegels #kegelmojo #buffmuff #thinkinsidethebox @ Gambier Island See more

Perth blood clinic - 1st time and will be making regular donations now- Happy to report female (and male) blood levels are checked before donating and it didn’t even hurt!! #bloodgives

This weeks victories: female 5 months postpartum- no leakage! Male 7 years post- prostate surgery- no leakage!This weeks victories: female 5 months postpartum- no leakage! Male 7 years post- prostate surgery- no leakage!

Better sex. - - - -... A Fellow Pelvic health physio is offering a free workshop- Please check this out and share- Its this week! https://sheelazelmer.click/live-training-1

FREE women/ men’s incontinence pads and briefs- Used for moderate to severe amounts of leakage, Various sizes, donated products- ... Message to arrange pick up! Think of yourself or family member- - - - Types of incontinence: SUI stress urinary incontinence- leakage occurs with an pressure like a cough/ laugh/ sneeze/ jump UI urge incontinence- an urge to void hits and leakage occurs on the way to empty FI functional incontinence- due to mobility or mental health concerns you are unable to get to the bathroom in time OI overflow incontinence- frequent/ constant dribble as the bladder is not completely emptying Please discuss all forms/ types of leakage with your family doctor- a medical exam is necessary if symptoms are new, and or symptoms are worsening Please seek pelvic health Physiotherapy to eliminate - reduce and or manage any form of leakage. Pads are expensive- we can’t waste these! #pelvichealth #protection #vulvarskincare

Add in your core + floor! - - - Exhale, engage your tummy (flattens in!), activate your pelvic floor (lift and hold!) And now raise onto your toes! ... - - - Inhale, release your abdomen and your pelvic floor as you slowly lower your heel! Repeat 5-10x #pelvichealth #justaddkegels See more