POSTPARTUM REHAB

You did it mama! Birthing a baby is a HUGE physical and emotional undertaking! Your body has gone through a lot during pregnancy, labour and delivery and now moving into the postpartum period. The postpartum period can be a challenging time and we are here to help you thrive! Whether you are a first-time mom or have multiple children, each postpartum experience can be different. Childbirth can be physically traumatic for the body, especially the pelvic floor! That’s where postpartum physiotherapy comes in and can help you in your recovery from birthing injuries, helping to prevent long-term issues, as well as guiding you back into physical activity.

A pelvic floor physiotherapist at Break Free Physiotherapy in London, Ontario completing a physiotherapy assessment for a postpartum mom who is experiencing prolapse and urinary incontinence

Postpartum physiotherapy can be helpful for:

Urinary incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse (feelings of heaviness, bulging)
Diastasis recti abdominis
Scar mobility (c-section or perineal)
Back, hip, or pelvic pain
Pain with intercourse
Abdominal weakness
Preventing long-term issues
Getting back into exercising, safely
Returning to running, sports or impact activities

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Physiotherapy Postpartum

Postpartum Physiotherapy involves:

A comprehensive assessment of core and pelvic floor muscle strength and function
Individualized treatment for any pelvic health concerns including urinary incontinence, feelings of heaviness/bulging or pressure, diastasis recti, painful intercourse, pelvic/low back pain, and scar mobility
Pelvic floor and core rehab that is individualized and progressive to meet your goals

For postpartum mamas, we offer:

1:1 pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment
Group classes led by a Physiotherapist

Jessica Tomlin, pelvic physiotherapist in London, Ontario, teaching a postpartum mom proper squat form during a group rehab class

Postpartum Rehab Group Classes

Physiotherapist providing cueing for a postpartum patient who is doing a squat with a weighted ball

Postpartum Rehab Group Classes may be right for you if you’re:

✓ at least 6 weeks postpartum

✓ experiencing any pelvic floor issues or hip/low back/pelvic pain

✓ wanting to connect with other moms and get stronger together

*A Pelvic Physiotherapy Assessment is required prior to the start of the class block

Why join our Group Physiotherapy Class?

You’ll be in a community of other moms who are working towards similar goals
You can bring your baby!
It’s cost effective physiotherapy treatment
You’ll get stronger!
It is tailored to postpartum women and your physiotherapist will provide you with specific modifications or cueing during the class

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Break Free’s Postpartum Rehab Classes

Level 1 focuses on foundational core rehab (including the pelvic floor!) and introducing functional strength
Level 2 focuses on advanced core rehab, strength and conditioning

Upcoming Postpartum Rehab Classes

Each class is once weekly for 6 weeks

Level 1: Starts May 6th, 2026 @10:15am

Level 2: Start date TBD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Around the 4-6 week mark postpartum works well! But also anytime after that point, especially if any issues arise!
It depends on where you are at in your postpartum journey and what issues you are experiencing! The best thing to do is to book an initial assessment and then your physiotherapist can determine which method of physiotherapy would be best for you. Check out this page to learn more about pelvic floor physiotherapy. You also must be at least 6 weeks postpartum to be eligible for the postpartum rehab classes.
You will need a yoga mat, water bottle, indoor shoes (that are appropriate for working out in), yourself and your baby if you wish for them to join!
The cost is $250 for the 6 week block, which is paid upfront when registering for the classes. You will receive a receipt after each class that you attend.
You should contact your insurance company to double-check but many insurance companies do cover them as it is billed as group physiotherapy. Our classes are led by a physiotherapist and you need to complete a physiotherapy assessment prior to the classes starting.
During your physiotherapy assessment, your physiotherapist will assess your strength and endurance as well as your goals and current pelvic floor issues and help determine which level may be best for you to start with. Generally, if you are newly postpartum (i.e. in the fourth trimester) then Level 1 will be a good fit!

If you’re interested in joining one of our group physiotherapy classes or learning more about them, fill out our contact form and we will get back to you with more information.

Please note that an initial pelvic assessment will need to be completed prior to starting the classes.

Interested in our Postpartum Rehab classes?