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Menopause and the Pelvic Floor
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Pelvic floor dysfunction silently affects countless menopausal women—yet many clinicians miss it entirely. From stress urinary incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse and sexual discomfort, these challenges can profoundly impact daily function, emotional wellbeing, and intimate relationships. Too often, providers either overlook pelvic health concerns during routine care or immediately refer without leveraging evidence-based strategies already within their scope of practice.
In this transformative session, physiotherapist Liz Frey bridges the gap between recognition and action. You'll gain the clinical tools to identify pelvic floor dysfunction in both active and sedentary patients, understand the biomechanical foundations of effective intervention, and confidently integrate pelvic health considerations into your practice. Whether you're screening for red flags, teaching movement strategies, or having sensitive conversations about intimacy, this course equips you to become a trusted resource for patients navigating menopause.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify and assess pelvic floor dysfunction in active and sedentary patients
- Implement movement-based strategies to support bladder control, prolapse management, and core function
- Understand how menopause affects tissue integrity, lubrication, and sexual health
- Determine when to manage within your scope and when specialized internal pelvic PT referral is indicated
- Communicate confidently about leakage, pelvic pressure, and intimacy concerns
Elizabeth Frey, FCAMPT, MCISC (MANIP), MSc. PT, MSc, BPHE, BSc, MCPA
Elizabeth Frey, FCAMPT, MCISC (MANIP), MSc. PT, MSc, BPHE, BSc, MCPA
Liz holds a BSc and BPHE from Queen’s University; a MSc in Exercise Physiology from the University of Toronto, a MSc (PT) from McMaster University, and a MCISC (Manip) from University of Western Ontario. She is a member of the CPA and a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT). Liz is also a Contemporary Medical Acupuncture provider.
Liz is a clinic owner and practicing physiotherapist with a specialty in pelvic health physiotherapy. She is an instructor for Rocktape® Canada, a clinical lab facilitator at the University of Toronto, and a clinical supervisor for physiotherapy students.
As an orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapist, Liz integrates her over 10 years of clinical expertise to provide a unique whole-body approach to wellness. Liz’s practice focuses on helping women navigate pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between. Her care model addresses the underlying dysfunction causing injury and provides education to help prevent future re-injury. Her patient-centered approach empowers her patients to set goals, balance muscular dysfunction, and work toward optimal health. She does all of this through hands-on techniques, comprehensive education, and tailored progressive exercise programs.
Personally, as a busy mother of three children, the health habits that don’t slip for Liz are mindset and exercise – it is her positive outlook and passion to stay strong and mobile as she ages that are a few of her defining features.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Elizabeth Frey is the owner of PhysioPlus Health Group, an instructor with Rock Tape, and has an employment relationship with Fringe. She is a mentor with Orthopedic Division. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Elizabeth Frey is a member of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy and the Women’s Health Division of the CPA.
