Adrienne Sim trained in Perth, Australia and obtained her Master of Physiotherapy in 2010. She went on to work in various outpatient settings, including Orthopedics and Neurology. In 2014 she completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy - Continence and Women’s Health at Curtin University (Perth, Australia). This launched her focused practice in Pelvic Health and Women’s Health at Diane Lee and Associates and the Bladder Clinic at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Centre in Surrey and afforded her the opportunity to refine her skills and work alongside Urologists, Urogynecologists, Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Nurse Continence Advisors. In 2019, she joined the team at Fortius Sport and Health in Burnaby and is excited to now be providing services in her home community of Langley, BC as a member of Full Circle Physiotherapy.
Bringing her years of clinical experience and passion for lifelong learning, Adrienne is committed to ongoing education and takes into account the best available research evidence into her practice. She treats all areas of Pelvic Health, adopting a whole body, whole-person, partnered approach where she works with her clients on their self-identified needs and goals from daily function to high level performance. She incorporates real time ultrasound into her assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor and core which provides unique insight and feedback for her clients. Regardless of the injury or dysfunction. Adrienne strongly believes in keeping people active and doing what they love to do through their healing journey.
Being a mom of 2 littles, Adrienne has a passion for assisting people to maintain their fitness and athletics during pregnancy, return safely to function, exercise and sport after birth and establish healthy relationships with their bodies through the lifespan. She is enthusiastic about educating and presenting on various topics in her field to the community, her peers and other health care professionals. She is actively working to advocate and improve pelvic health awareness and accessibility in BC through various national committees and research initiatives.
Pelvic Health Assessment and Treatment for:
Bladder Control – loss of urine, frequent urination, pain with urination
Bowel Control and Constipation – loss of gas or stool, frequent and/or infrequent bowel movements
Genital Pain – external and internal
Pelvic Girdle, Low Back and Abdominal Pain
Painful Sex
Tailbone Pain
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Preconception Care - support pelvic health and offer baseline assessment
Pregnancy Care - pregnancy related aches and pains, pelvic girdle pain, keep you strong and moving through pregnancy, optimize pelvic and core health, preparation for birth
Postnatal Care - early postnatal support 0-4 weeks, post c-section and vaginal birth rehabilitation of pelvic and core health, abdominal separation, return to exercise and sport guidance. scar care, painful sex, postnatal aches and pains, baby care related activities.
What treatment techniques could be used?
Behavioural and Lifestyle coaching
Breathing Re-training
Exercise and Body Movement
Pain Science Education, Pain Management Strategies and Nervous System Training
Pelvic Floor Manual Internal Techniques - internal exams and treatment are not always necessary, are not mandatory and may be supplemented with use of real time ultrasound
Real Time Ultrasound Assessment and Biofeedback for pelvic floor and abdominal muscle function
Connective Tissue Work
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling
What can you expect when being cared for under a Biopsychosocial model?
A detailed intake form including past medical history, current history, social and emotional wellbeing and beliefs about your body.
A verbal consultation for you to share what brings you into care. You may be asked guided questions to learn more about you and your health.
A physical assessment of how your body moves and feels completed in a way that helps you understand your body and feels safe.
A partnership between you and your Physiotherapist to bring your needs and goals together with your Physiotherapist’s knowledge and resources to provide informed care and treatment options.
Create a comprehensive care plan to support and empower you in your body.
